CVE-2026-22715
Received Received - Intake
Logic Flaw in VMware Workstation/Fusion Enables VM Network Interception

Publication date: 2026-02-26

Last updated on: 2026-02-27

Assigner: VMware

Description
VMWare Workstation and Fusion contain a logic flaw in the management of network packets.  Known attack vectors: A malicious actor with administrative privileges on a Guest VM may be able to interrupt or intercept network connections of other Guest VM's.  Resolution: To remediate CVE-2026-22715 please upgrade to VMware Workstation or Fusion Version 25H2U1
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Published
2026-02-26
Last Modified
2026-02-27
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-26
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-22715
EUVD
EUVD-2026-8876
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
vmware workstation 25h2u1
vmware fusion 25h2u1
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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate CVE-2026-22715, you should upgrade VMware Workstation or Fusion to Version 25H2U1.

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