CVE-2025-41228 Details
Description
VMware ESXi and vCenter Server contain a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper input validation. A malicious actor with network access to the login page of certain ESXi host or vCenter Server URL paths may exploit this issue to steal cookies or redirect to malicious websites.
A reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in VMware ESXi and vCenter Server. This issue arises from improper input validation, allowing a malicious actor with network access to certain URL paths to exploit the vulnerability. The exploitation could lead to cookie theft or redirection to malicious websites.
To address this vulnerability, users should apply the updates listed in the 'Fixed Version' column of the 'Response Matrix' in the VMware security advisory VMSA-2025-0010.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
Volerion
Assessed May 20, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed May 20, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25717 | [email protected] | AdvisoryBundleRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 20, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |