CVE-2025-41250: Header injection vulnerability

Published Sep 29, 2025
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Updated

VMware vCenter contains an SMTP header injection vulnerability. A malicious actor with non-administrative privileges on vCenter who has permission to create scheduled tasks may be able to manipulate the notification emails sent for scheduled tasks.

Affected Software

1 affected component
VMware vCenter

Event History

Sep 29, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:44 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Sep 30, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·12:10 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·12:10 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-41250?

CVE-2025-41250 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential exploitation by a non-administrative user to manipulate email notifications.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-41250?

To fix CVE-2025-41250, update VMware vCenter to the latest version where the vulnerability is patched.

3

Who can exploit CVE-2025-41250?

CVE-2025-41250 can be exploited by a malicious actor with non-administrative privileges who has permission to create scheduled tasks in VMware vCenter.

4

What impact does CVE-2025-41250 have on VMware vCenter?

CVE-2025-41250 allows an attacker to manipulate SMTP headers, potentially leading to phishing or social engineering attacks through altered notification emails.

5

How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2025-41250?

To mitigate the risk of CVE-2025-41250, limit permissions for non-administrative users and regularly monitor scheduled tasks in VMware vCenter.

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