CVE-2025-41225 Overview
The vCenter Server contains an authenticated command-execution vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges to create or modify alarms and run script actions may exploit this issue to run arbitrary commands on the vCenter Server.
Critical Impact
This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Affected Products
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Discovery Timeline
- 2025-05-20 - CVE CVE-2025-41225 published to NVD
- 2025-05-21 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-41225
Vulnerability Analysis
This command execution vulnerability exists in the vCenter Server, where users with certain privileges can execute arbitrary commands by leveraging script actions associated with alarms.
Root Cause
The root cause of the vulnerability is improper validation of script actions tied to alarms, allowing execution of untrusted commands.
Attack Vector
Local
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Detection Methods for CVE-2025-41225
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual network connections from the vCenter Server to unknown endpoints
- Execution of scripts not usually associated with normal operations
- Unexpected modifications to alarm configurations
Detection Strategies
Monitor script execution logs for unusual patterns and correlate with alarm modification logs to detect unauthorized activity.
Monitoring Recommendations
Use SentinelOne endpoint protection solutions to monitor for shell or system-level command executions and any modifications to alarm configurations within vCenter Server environments.
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-41225
Immediate Actions Required
- Restrict privileges to create or modify alarms
- Review existing alarms for unauthorized script actions
- Enable logging for all script executions associated with alarms
Patch Information
Refer to Broadcom Support Advisory for the latest patches and updates.
Workarounds
Until patches can be applied, disable script actions on alarms as a precautionary measure.
# Configuration example to disable alarming script actions
# This script disables all alarms with script actions
Get-AlarmAction -ActionType ScriptAction | Disable-AlarmAction
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