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CVE-2026-59310 (GCVE-0-2026-59310)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-07-30 12:19 – Updated: 2026-09-12 03:55
VLAI CISA ENISA Previdian
Title
vCenter directory-traversal vulnerability
Summary
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.
SSVC
Exploitation: active Automatable: yes Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-07-29 00:00 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
VMware Cloud Foundation Affected: 9.1.x.x
Affected: 9.0.x.x
Affected: 5.x
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VMware vSphere Foundation Affected: 9.1.x.x
Affected: 9.0.x.x
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VMware vCenter Affected: 9.1.x.x , < 9.1.0.0300 (custom)
Affected: 9.0.x.x , < 9.0.2.0100 (custom)
Affected: 8.0 , < 8.0 U3k (custom)
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VMware Telco Cloud Infrastructure Affected: 3.0
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VMware Telco Cloud Platform Affected: 5.1.x
Affected: 5.0.x
Affected: 4.x
Affected: 3.0
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Date Public
2026-07-29 04:30
CISA
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2026-59310

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2026-08-18 00:00 UTC

Exploited: Yes


Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-08-18
Asserted: 2026-08-18

Scope
Notes: Broadcom VMware vCenter Path Traversal Vulnerability | Affected: Broadcom / VMware vCenter | Description: Broadcom VMware vCenter contains a path traversal vulnerability which could allow a threat actor with network access to vCenter to execute arbitrary code. | Required action: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines. | Due date: 2026-08-21 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/38017 ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-59310

Evidence

Type: Vendor Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 80%

Source: cisa-kev


Details
Cwes CWE-22
Feed CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Product VMware vCenter
Due Date 2026-08-21
Date Added 2026-08-18
Vendorproject Broadcom
Vulnerabilityname Broadcom VMware vCenter Path Traversal Vulnerability
Knownransomwarecampaignuse Unknown

References

Created: 2026-08-18 18:00 UTC | Updated: 2026-08-18 18:00 UTC
ENISA
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2026-59310

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2026-08-10 00:00 UTC

Exploited: Yes


Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-08-10
Asserted: 2026-08-10

Scope
Notes: Affected: VMware / vCenter | Description: Directory traversal vulnerability in the Syslog server. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code. | Patched since: 2026/08/03 | Exploitation type: APT | CWEs: CWE-22 | Origin source: ENISA | Notes: https://medium.com/@quirso_de/active-exploitation-of-cve-2026-59310-361-victim-ips-across-47-countries-9783187cc6ff

Evidence

Type: Csirt Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 75%

Source: enisa-cnw-kev


Details
Cwes CWE-22
Euvd EUVD-2026-51097
Notes https://medium.com/@quirso_de/active-exploitation-of-cve-2026-59310-361-victim-ips-across-47-countries-9783187cc6ff
Catalog ENISA / EU CSIRTs Network (CNW) KEV JSON
Product vCenter
Datereported 2026/08/10
Originsource ENISA
Patchedsince 2026/08/03
Vendorproject VMware
Exploitationtype APT
Vulnerabilityname
Threatactorsexploiting

References

Created: 2026-08-20 08:11 UTC | Updated: 2026-08-20 08:11 UTC
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2026-59310

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2026-08-12 10:47 UTC

Exploited: Yes


Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-08-12
Asserted: 2026-08-12

Scope
Notes: vCenter directory-traversal vulnerability | Affected: VMware / Cloud Foundation, vSphere Foundation, vCenter, Telco Cloud Infrastructure, Telco Cloud Platform | CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL) | EPSS: 0.0114 | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: True

Evidence

Type: Public Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 70%

Source: kevintel


Details
Feed KEVIntel (kevintel.com)
Title vCenter directory-traversal vulnerability
Vendor VMware
Product Cloud Foundation, vSphere Foundation, vCenter, Telco Cloud Infrastructure, Telco Cloud Platform
Added Date 2026-08-12T10:47:00.000Z
Cvss Score 9.8
Epss Score 0.0114
Cvss Severity CRITICAL
Epss Percentile 0.63646
Used In Malware unknown
Ahead Of Cisa Kev None
Not Yet In Cisa Kev True

References

Created: 2026-08-12 11:00 UTC | Updated: 2026-08-12 11:00 UTC
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