{"id":40555,"date":"2025-05-19T21:39:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T21:39:58","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-06-17T17:18:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T23:18:01","slug":"cve-2025-22249-critical-xss-vulnerability-in-vmware-aria-automation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-22249-critical-xss-vulnerability-in-vmware-aria-automation\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-22249: Critical XSS Vulnerability in VMware Aria Automation<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE-2025-22249 is a serious security vulnerability found within VMware Aria automation. This vulnerability is a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) flaw, which could place any entity using the affected versions of the software at risk. Cyber attackers could exploit this flaw to steal access tokens of logged-in users, potentially leading to system<\/a> compromise and data leakage. Given the widespread adoption of VMware Aria in enterprise environments, this vulnerability could have far-reaching implications if left unaddressed.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-22249
\nSeverity: High, CVSS score of 8.2
\nAttack Vector: Web-based (DOM-based XSS)
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: Required (User must click on a maliciously crafted<\/a> payload URL)
\nImpact: System Compromise and Potential<\/a> Data Leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>

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\r\n Ameeba Chat is built on encrypted identity, not personal profiles.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Message, call, share files, and coordinate with identities kept separate.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n