Tools vulnerabilities: known CVEs & security history
VMware · Actively exploited · 22 tracked CVEs · 2 actively exploited · updated June 2026 · what is a CVE? →
This is the full list of known vulnerabilities (CVEs) across all Tools release lines — 22 in total, with 2 actively exploited in the wild. A CVE here doesn't mean your version is affected — check Tools's current status and the safe version to run.
Known Tools CVEs
Actively-exploited and most-severe first. Open any CVE for full details.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2025-41244⚡ exploited | high | 7.8 | 8% | 2025 |
| CVE-2023-20867⚡ exploited | low | 3.9 | 14% | 2023 |
| CVE-2023-34057 | high | 7.8 | 0% | 2023 |
| CVE-2022-31676 | high | 7.8 | 1% | 2022 |
| CVE-2021-21999 | high | 7.8 | 1% | 2021 |
| CVE-2016-7080 | high | 7.8 | 0% | 2016 |
| CVE-2016-7079 | high | 7.8 | 0% | 2016 |
| CVE-2016-5330 | high | 7.8 | 18% | 2016 |
| CVE-2023-34058 | high | 7.1 | 1% | 2023 |
| CVE-2023-20900 | high | 7.1 | 1% | 2023 |
| CVE-2022-22977 | high | 7.1 | 1% | 2022 |
| CVE-2019-5522 | high | 7.1 | 1% | 2019 |
| CVE-2020-3941 | high | 7 | 0% | 2020 |
| CVE-2018-6969 | high | 7 | 0% | 2018 |
| CVE-2022-22943 | medium | 6.7 | 1% | 2022 |
| CVE-2015-5191 | medium | 6.7 | 0% | 2017 |
| CVE-2014-4199 | medium | 6.3 | 0% | 2014 |
| CVE-2022-31693 | medium | 5.5 | 0% | 2023 |
| CVE-2021-21997 | medium | 5.5 | 0% | 2021 |
| CVE-2016-5328 | medium | 5.5 | 0% | 2016 |
| CVE-2014-4200 | medium | 4.7 | 0% | 2014 |
| CVE-2020-3972 | low | 3.3 | 0% | 2020 |
Is my Tools version affected?
The list above spans every release. To know whether your version is affected — and the minimum safe version to upgrade to — check it directly.
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Tools vulnerabilities — frequently asked
How many known vulnerabilities does Tools have?
IsItPatched tracks 22 CVEs for Tools, 2 of which are actively exploited (CISA KEV). 0 are critical-severity and 13 high-severity. These span every release line — what matters is whether the version you run is affected.
Does Tools have any actively-exploited vulnerabilities?
Yes — 2 Tools CVEs are in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning they are confirmed exploited in the wild. Patch these as a priority.
What is the most severe Tools vulnerability?
Among tracked issues, CVE-2025-41244 (HIGH, CVSS 7.8), which is actively exploited, ranks highest — a CWE-267 weakness.
Is Tools safe to use?
It depends on the version. The latest supported Tools release clears the known issues; older versions may still be affected. Check the exact version you run for a verdict.
CVE data aggregated from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS (FIRST.org). Related: Tools security status · Tools end-of-life · actively-exploited CVEs. Always verify against VMware's advisories — see our disclaimer.