Is CVE-2025-22225 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-22225 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2025-22225 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2025-22225 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-22225?

CVE-2025-22225 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2025-22225

Published: March 4, 2025

EPSS:6.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:90.5th

Official Description

VMware ESXi contains an arbitrary write vulnerability. Successful exploitation allows an attacker with privileges within the VMX process to trigger an arbitrary kernel write leading to an escape of the sandbox.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

VMware ESXi Arbitrary Write Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2025-03-04Federal patch deadline: 2025-03-25⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This arbitrary write vulnerability in VMware ESXi allows an attacker with VMX process privileges to trigger an arbitrary kernel write, leading to a sandbox escape. It is a high-severity flaw and is urgent due to its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming active exploitation. The EPSS score of 0.06038 indicates a moderate likelihood of exploitation.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its use by attackers.

Recommended Action

Apply available patches and updates for VMware ESXi. Ensure that VMX processes operate with the principle of least privilege to limit potential impact.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-22225 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2025-22225 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.