What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-41231?

CVE-2025-41231 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Cloud Foundation are affected by CVE-2025-41231?

Organizations using VMware Cloud Foundation face moderate risk from CVE-2025-41231, a missing authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 7.3.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-41231?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Cloud Foundation CVE-2025-41231

HIGH

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2025-05-20 security@vmware.com

Authentication Bypass VMware Cloud Foundation

7.3

CVSS 3.1

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:42 vuln.today

CVE Published

May 20, 2025 - 13:15 nvd

HIGH 7.3

DescriptionNVD

VMware Cloud Foundation contains a missing authorisation vulnerability. A malicious actor with access to VMware Cloud Foundation appliance may be able to perform certain unauthorised actions and access limited sensitive information.

AnalysisAI

VMware Cloud Foundation contains a missing authorisation vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.3), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. VMware Cloud Foundation contains a missing authorisation vulnerability. A malicious actor with access to VMware Cloud Foundation appliance may be able to perform certain unauthorised actions and access limited sensitive information. Affected products include: Vmware Cloud Foundation.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.

CVE-2025-41231 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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