CVE-2025-41250
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Publication date: 2025-09-29

Last updated on: 2025-09-29

Assigner: VMware

Description
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.
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Published
2025-09-29
Last Modified
2025-09-29
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2026-06-16
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2025-09-29
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2025-41250
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vmware vcenter *
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CWE-77 The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an SMTP header injection issue in VMware vCenter. A malicious user with non-administrative privileges who can create scheduled tasks may manipulate the notification emails sent for those tasks by injecting malicious content into the email headers.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow an attacker to alter the integrity of notification emails, potentially leading to email spoofing or other malicious email-based attacks. This could disrupt communication or be used as a vector for further exploitation within the environment.

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