CVE-2025-41252
CVE-2025-41252 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-203.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-31599
- Weakness: CWE-203
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- Last modified:
Description
Description: VMware NSX contains a username enumeration vulnerability. An unauthenticated malicious actor may exploit this to enumerate valid usernames, potentially leading to unauthorized access attempts. Impact: Username enumeration → facilitates unauthorized access. Attack Vector: Remote, unauthenticated. Severity: Important. CVSSv3: 7.5 (High). Acknowledgments: Reported by the National Security Agency. Affected Products: * VMware NSX 9.x.x.x, 4.2.x, 4.1.x, 4.0.x * NSX-T 3.x * VMware Cloud Foundation (with NSX) 5.x, 4.5.x Fixed Versions: * NSX 9.0.1.0; 4.2.2.2/4.2.3.1 http://4.2.2.2/4.2.3.1 ; 4.1.2.7; NSX-T 3.2.4.3; CCF async patch (KB88287). Workarounds: None.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-41252?
- Description: VMware NSX contains a username enumeration vulnerability. An unauthenticated malicious actor may exploit this to enumerate valid usernames, potentially leading to unauthorized access attempts. Impact: Username enumeration → facilitates unauthorized access. Attack Vector: Remote, unauthenticated. Severity: Important. CVSSv3: 7.5 (High). Acknowledgments: Reported by the National Security Agency. Affected Products: * VMware NSX 9.x.x.x, 4.2.x, 4.1.x, 4.0.x * NSX-T 3.x * VMware Cloud Foundation (with NSX) 5.x, 4.5.x Fixed Versions: * NSX 9.0.1.0; 4.2.2.2/4.2.3.1 http://4.2.2.2/4.2.3.1 ; 4.1.2.7; NSX-T 3.2.4.3; CCF async patch (KB88287). Workarounds: None.
- How severe is CVE-2025-41252?
- CVE-2025-41252 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-41252 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-41252?
- 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-2025-41252 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-41252 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-31599.
- When was CVE-2025-41252 published?
- CVE-2025-41252 was published on 2025-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
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