CVE-2025-41251

HIGH EPSS 59.1%
Published Sep 29, 20259mo ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
8.1 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Sep 29, 2025 9mo ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

Description

VMware NSX contains a weak password recovery mechanism vulnerability. An unauthenticated malicious actor may exploit this to enumerate valid usernames, potentially enabling brute-force attacks. Impact: Username enumeration → credential brute force risk. Attack Vector: Remote, unauthenticated. Severity: Important. CVSSv3: 8.1 (High). Acknowledgments: Reported by the National Security Agency. Affected Products:VMware NSX 9.x.x.x, 4.2.x, 4.1.x, 4.0.x NSX-T 3.x VMware Cloud Foundation (with NSX) 5.x, 4.5.x Fixed Versions: NSX 9.0.1.0; 4.2.2.2/4.2.3.1 http://4.2.2.2/4.2.3.1 ; 4.1.2.7; NSX-T 3.2.4.3; CCF async patch (KB88287). Workarounds: None.

CVSS Details

Base Score
8.1
Exploitability
2.2
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity High
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
59.1% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-640

References 1

  • support.broadcom.com https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/36150

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.