CVE-2025-22231: VMware Aria Operations updates address a local privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2025-22231)

Published Apr 1, 2025
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Updated

VMware Aria Operations contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with local administrative privileges can escalate their privileges to root on the appliance running VMware Aria Operations.

Affected Software

1 affected component
VMware Aria Operations

Event History

Apr 1, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:59 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-22231?

CVE-2025-22231 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-22231?

To fix CVE-2025-22231, apply the latest security patches provided by VMware for Aria Operations.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-22231?

CVE-2025-22231 affects users with local administrative privileges on appliances running VMware Aria Operations.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-22231?

CVE-2025-22231 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows malicious actors to escalate privileges.

5

Can I exploit CVE-2025-22231 remotely?

No, CVE-2025-22231 requires local access with administrative privileges to exploit.

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