CVE-2022-22977 XML external entity in VMware Tools for Windows

High 7.1 Published 24 May 2022 Updated 2 Jun 2026

A local attacker can exploit an XML External Entity vulnerability in VMware Tools to cause denial of service or disclose sensitive information.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-22977?

CVE-2022-22977 is a high-severity vulnerability in VMware Tools for Windows, published on 24 May 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

VMware Tools for Windows(12.0.0, 11.x.y and 10.x.y) contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability. A malicious actor with non-administrative local user privileges in the Windows guest OS, where VMware Tools is installed, may exploit this issue leading to a denial-of-service condition or unintended information disclosure.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22977?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vmware Tools.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22977?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-22977 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-22977 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-22977 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-325x-vgx6-jr39.