How severe is CVE-2025-41231?

CVE-2025-41231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-41231 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-41231?

CVE-2025-41231 affects Vmware Cloud Foundation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-41231?

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-2025-41231 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-41231 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-15837.

When was CVE-2025-41231 published?

CVE-2025-41231 was published on 2025-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-41231

CVE-2025-41231 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Cloud Foundation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-15837
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Vmware Cloud Foundation
Published: 2025-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware Cloud Foundation contains a missing authorisation vulnerability. A malicious actor with access to VMware Cloud Foundation appliance may be able to perform certain unauthorised actions and access limited sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-41231?: VMware Cloud Foundation contains a missing authorisation vulnerability. A malicious actor with access to VMware Cloud Foundation appliance may be able to perform certain unauthorised actions and access limited sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2025-41231?: CVE-2025-41231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-41231 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-41231?: CVE-2025-41231 affects Vmware Cloud Foundation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-41231?: 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-2025-41231 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-41231 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-15837.
When was CVE-2025-41231 published?: CVE-2025-41231 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/0/25733

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:cloud_foundation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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