How severe is CVE-2026-22716?

CVE-2026-22716 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-22716 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.

How do I fix CVE-2026-22716?

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

Does CVE-2026-22716 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-22716 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9043.

When was CVE-2026-22716 published?

CVE-2026-22716 was published on 2026-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-22716

CVE-2026-22716 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-9043
Weakness: CWE-787
Published: 2026-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Out-of-bound write vulnerability in VMware Workstation 25H1 and below on any platform allows an actor with non-administrative privileges on a guest VM to terminate certain Workstation processes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-22716?: Out-of-bound write vulnerability in VMware Workstation 25H1 and below on any platform allows an actor with non-administrative privileges on a guest VM to terminate certain Workstation processes.
How severe is CVE-2026-22716?: CVE-2026-22716 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-22716 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.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22716?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-22716 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-22716 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9043.
When was CVE-2026-22716 published?: CVE-2026-22716 was published on 2026-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/36986

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