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CVE-2026-22717

2.7 · LOW

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 t…

Published Feb 27, 2026CWE-125EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2026-22717 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 27, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.7 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.7, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-22717?

CVE-2026-22717 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 27, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2026-22717?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.7, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-22717?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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