CVE-2024-22270: VMware Workstation and Fusion contain an information disclosure vulnerability in the Host Guest File Sharing (

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-22270 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting workstation, fusion. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

VMware Workstation and Fusion contain an information disclosure vulnerability in the Host Guest File Sharing (HGFS) functionality. A malicious actor with local administrative privileges on a virtual machine may be able to read privileged information contained in hypervisor memory from a virtual machine.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2024-05-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VMware · Vendor: vmware

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-14 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vmware workstation UPGRADE

Affected: >= 17.0.0 and < 17.5.2

Fixed in: 17.5.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 17.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy workstation || rpm -q workstation || workstation --version

2. UPGRADE to 17.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade workstation

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade workstation

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 17.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison workstation sudo apt install workstation=<VERSION_BEFORE_17.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold workstation

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list workstation sudo dnf downgrade workstation-<VERSION_BEFORE_17.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add workstation

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

vmware fusion UPGRADE

Affected: >= 13.0.0 and < 13.5.2

Fixed in: 13.5.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 13.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fusion || rpm -q fusion || fusion --version

2. UPGRADE to 13.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fusion

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fusion

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 13.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fusion sudo apt install fusion=<VERSION_BEFORE_13.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold fusion

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list fusion sudo dnf downgrade fusion-<VERSION_BEFORE_13.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add fusion

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-22270?

workstation: upgrade to 17.5.2; fusion: upgrade to 13.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-22270 being exploited?

CVE-2024-22270 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-22270 affect?

CVE-2024-22270 affects workstation, fusion. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). VMware Workstation and Fusion contain an information disclosure vulnerability in the Host Guest File Sharing (HGFS) functionality. A malicious actor with local administrative privileges on a virtual machine may be able to read privileged in

How urgent is CVE-2024-22270?

Priority 36/100. High severity

Software pages

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