How severe is CVE-2026-22717?

CVE-2026-22717 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-22717 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-22717?

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

Does CVE-2026-22717 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-22717 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9050.

When was CVE-2026-22717 published?

CVE-2026-22717 was published on 2026-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-22717

CVE-2026-22717 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-9050
Weakness: CWE-125
Published: 2026-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Out-of-bound read vulnerability in VMware Workstation 25H1 and below on any platform allows an actor with non-administrative privileges on a guest VM to obtain limited information disclosure from the machine where VMware Workstation is installed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-22717?: Out-of-bound read vulnerability in VMware Workstation 25H1 and below on any platform allows an actor with non-administrative privileges on a guest VM to obtain limited information disclosure from the machine where VMware Workstation is installed.
How severe is CVE-2026-22717?: CVE-2026-22717 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-22717 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22717?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-22717 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-22717 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9050.
When was CVE-2026-22717 published?: CVE-2026-22717 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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