How to Fix CVE-2026-22717: Workstation (Bundle Sibling)
By Sai Kiran Pandrala. Last verified: 2026-05-25.
CVE-2026-22717 is a sibling vulnerability in the same vendor advisory as CVE-2026-22715. Apply the same patched build and you close both. The technical detail below is what differs.
| Severity | 2.7 (Low) |
|---|---|
| Actively exploited? | No public listing in CISA KEV |
| Affected | Workstation 25H2 to <25H1U1 |
| Fixed in | Same patched build as CVE-2026-22715 |
| Type (CWE) | CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read |
What's different about CVE-2026-22717?
Out-of-bound read vulnerability in VMware Workstation 25H1 and below on any platform allows an actor with non-administrative privileges on a guest VM to obtain limited information disclosure from the machine where VMware Workstation is installed.
How to fix CVE-2026-22717
Apply the patched build per the primary write-up: How to Fix CVE-2026-22715. All commands, verification steps, and rollback notes for Workstation are listed there.
Frequently asked questions
Does the CVE-2026-22715 patch close CVE-2026-22717?
Yes. Both CVEs are addressed by the same vendor patch. Applying the patched build closes the full bundle.
Is CVE-2026-22717 listed in CISA KEV?
No public KEV listing at the time of this writing.
Where is the official advisory?
See https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/36986
References
- Official vendor advisory: https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/36986
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-22717
- CISA KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
- Primary: How to Fix CVE-2026-22715
*Written by Sai Kiran Pandrala. Part of the Workstation bundle. Full procedure at how-to-fix-cve-2026-22715.*