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CVE-2025-41251 VMware NSX contains a weak password recovery mechanism vulnerability

Description

VMware NSX contains a weak password recovery mechanism vulnerability. An unauthenticated malicious actor may exploit this to enumerate valid usernames, potentially enabling brute-force attacks. Impact: Username enumeration → credential brute force risk. Attack Vector: Remote, unauthenticated. Severity: Important. CVSSv3: 8.1 (High). Acknowledgments: Reported by the National Security Agency. Affected Products:VMware NSX 9.x.x.x, 4.2.x, 4.1.x, 4.0.x NSX-T 3.x VMware Cloud Foundation (with NSX) 5.x, 4.5.x Fixed Versions: NSX 9.0.1.0; 4.2.2.2/4.2.3.1 http://4.2.2.2/4.2.3.1 ; 4.1.2.7; NSX-T 3.2.4.3; CCF async patch (KB88287). Workarounds: None.

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