CVE-2026-22715
Logic Flaw in VMware Workstation/Fusion Enables VM Network Interception
Publication date: 2026-02-26
Last updated on: 2026-02-27
Assigner: VMware
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| vmware | workstation | 25h2u1 |
| vmware | fusion | 25h2u1 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-923 | The product establishes a communication channel to (or from) an endpoint for privileged or protected operations, but it does not properly ensure that it is communicating with the correct endpoint. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in VMware Workstation and Fusion due to a logic flaw in how network packets are managed.
A malicious actor who has administrative privileges on a Guest VM could exploit this flaw to interrupt or intercept network connections of other Guest VMs.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with administrative access on one Guest VM to disrupt or eavesdrop on the network traffic of other Guest VMs.
This could lead to loss of confidentiality and integrity of network communications between virtual machines.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate CVE-2026-22715, you should upgrade VMware Workstation or Fusion to Version 25H2U1.