Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in VMware Aria Operations

CVE-2025-22231

What is CVE-2025-22231?

VMware Aria Operations contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows a malicious actor with local administrative privileges to elevate their access to root. This can lead to unauthorized control over the appliance, potentially compromising sensitive data and overall system integrity. Organizations utilizing VMware Aria Operations should take proactive measures to apply security patches and mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

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