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CVE-2024-22254PoC(vmware / cloud_foundation)

LOWCVSS 8.2 · HIGH

Exploit discussion active in current signal (1 latest mentions)

Immediate actions

  • Hunt for exploitation attempts and persistence artifacts
  • Increase monitoring for publicly documented tradecraft
  • Track advisory updates for patch or workaround availability

Recommended action window: High priority (within 72h)

NVD description

VMware ESXi contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges within the VMX process may trigger an out-of-bounds write leading to an escape of the sandbox.

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1.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Vendor / third-party advisories
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-787

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

YES

Patch

NONE

Momentum

NONE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • cloud_foundation
  • esxi

Threat summary

  • Public PoC is present in monitored signal
  • 1 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • PoC mentioned or linked in 1 signal
  • 1 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Vendors
vmware
Products
cloud_foundationesxi

3 versions affected across 2 products

Deep dive

Activity timeline1 mentions / 1d
00111Mentions · 2026-07-22: 1PoC Mentioned / Linked · 2026-07-22: 107-22
Signal classification1 categories
PoC
1100.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
By indicator
Full discourse1 post
  • ziegler von strahn@hightek_rednek
    PoC

    @sraloff @alex_prompter it was running on a virtual machine. VM's run in what is known as a sandbox. It found a was to break out of that sandbox and get access to the HW it was running on, which the VM's usually prevent. Here's another example of humans doing this https://www.sentinelone.com/vulnerability-database/cve-2024-22254/

    Post summary

    The tweet references a sandbox escape for CVE‑2024‑22254 and links to a vulnerability database, suggesting a Proof of Concept exists but providing no details on exploitation, patches, or technical depth.

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CPE platform detail35 entries

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