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CVE-2026-59310

Broadcom VMware vCenter Path Traversal

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwareEPSS 2.56%
  1. Published30 Jul 2026
  2. Added to CISA KEV18 Aug 2026
  3. Remediation due21 Aug 2026
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Broadcom VMware vCenter contains a path traversal vulnerability which could allow a threat actor with network access to vCenter to execute arbitrary code.

Added to KEV: 18 Aug 2026Federal remediation due: 21 Aug 2026Used in ransomware

Description

VMware vCenter contains a directory traversal vulnerability in the Syslog server. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

VMware Vcenter Server≥ 9.0 < 9.0.2.0100 · ≥ 9.1 < 9.1.0.0300 · < 8.0 · 8.0

Remediation

Fixed in
VMware Vcenter Server≥ 9.0.2.0100

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-59310 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-59310 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 18 Aug 2026. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2026-59310?

CVE-2026-59310 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 2.56% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-59310?

Affected products include VMware Vcenter Server.

How do I fix CVE-2026-59310?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example VMware Vcenter Server 9.0.2.0100 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.