How severe is CVE-2025-41228?

CVE-2025-41228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-41228 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-41228?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-41228 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-41228 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-15830.

When was CVE-2025-41228 published?

CVE-2025-41228 was published on 2025-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-41228

CVE-2025-41228 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-15830
Weakness: CWE-79
Published: 2025-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware ESXi and vCenter Server contain a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper input validation. A malicious actor with network access to the login page of certain ESXi host or vCenter Server URL paths may exploit this issue to steal cookies or redirect to malicious websites.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-41228?: VMware ESXi and vCenter Server contain a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper input validation. A malicious actor with network access to the login page of certain ESXi host or vCenter Server URL paths may exploit this issue to steal cookies or redirect to malicious websites.
How severe is CVE-2025-41228?: CVE-2025-41228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-41228 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-41228?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-41228 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-41228 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-15830.
When was CVE-2025-41228 published?: CVE-2025-41228 was published on 2025-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25717

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