Is CVE-2026-22717 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-22717 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-22717 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-22717 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-22717?

CVE-2026-22717 has a CVSS score of 2.7 (LOW).

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LOW

CVE-2026-22717

CWE-125Published: February 27, 2026· Updated: Mar 2, 2026

2.7

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:5.1th

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-22717 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.