How severe is CVE-2025-22249?

CVE-2025-22249 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-22249 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-22249?

CVE-2025-22249 primarily affects Vmware Aria Automation. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-22249?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-22249 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-22249 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-14367.

When was CVE-2025-22249 published?

CVE-2025-22249 was published on 2025-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-22249

CVE-2025-22249 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Aria Automation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-14367
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Vmware Aria Automation
Published: 2025-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware Aria automation contains a DOM based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. A malicious actor may exploit this issue to steal the access token of a logged in user of VMware Aria automation appliance by tricking the user into clicking a malicious crafted payload URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-22249?: VMware Aria automation contains a DOM based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. A malicious actor may exploit this issue to steal the access token of a logged in user of VMware Aria automation appliance by tricking the user into clicking a malicious crafted payload URL.
How severe is CVE-2025-22249?: CVE-2025-22249 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-22249 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-22249?: CVE-2025-22249 primarily affects Vmware Aria Automation. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-22249?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-22249 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-22249 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-14367.
When was CVE-2025-22249 published?: CVE-2025-22249 was published on 2025-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25711

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:aria_automation:8.18.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:aria_automation:8.18.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:aria_automation:8.18.1:patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:cloud_foundation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:telco_cloud_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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