CVE-2025-22249: VMSA-2025-0008: VMware Aria automation updates address a DOM based Cross-site scripting vulnerability (CVE-2025-22249)

Published May 13, 2025
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Updated

VMware Aria automation contains a DOM based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. A malicious actor may exploit this issue to steal the access token of a logged in user of VMware Aria automation appliance by tricking the user into clicking a malicious crafted payload URL.

Affected Software

6 affected components
VMware Aria automation
VMware Aria automation=8.18.0
VMware Aria automation=8.18.1
VMware Aria automation=8.18.1-patch1
VMware Cloud Foundation>=4.0<=5.2.1
VMware Telco Cloud Platform>=5.0<=5.0.1

Event History

May 13, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:08 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:08 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-22249?

CVE-2025-22249 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to users' access tokens.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-22249?

To fix CVE-2025-22249, apply the latest security patches released by VMware for Aria automation.

3

What kind of attack does CVE-2025-22249 enable?

CVE-2025-22249 enables a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack, which may be exploited to steal user credentials.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-22249?

CVE-2025-22249 affects users of VMware Aria automation who are logged into the appliance.

5

What can be done to mitigate the risks of CVE-2025-22249?

To mitigate risks associated with CVE-2025-22249, users should avoid clicking on untrusted links and ensure their software is up to date.

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