CVE entry · CVE-2026-41709
CVE-2026-41709: Broadcom VMWare ESX Insufficient Logging Vulnerability
Broadcom VMWare ESX contains an insufficient logging vulnerability that could allow a malicious actor with admin access to perform certain operations without being logged.
- Actively exploited: added to CISA’s KEV catalog on October 28, 2026.
- Use by ransomware: not established so far.
- Remediation deadline for US federal agencies: November 11, 2026.
Description from CISA’s KEV catalog.
What to do
- Check whether your estate includes Broadcom VMware ESX, including internet-facing devices.
- Apply the vendor’s patch or mitigations (references below). Failing that, isolate the product or stop using it, as CISA requires of US federal agencies.
- An exploited vulnerability has often been used before it was fixed: look for signs of compromise, especially on internet-facing devices.
References
- Vendor advisory or reference cited by CISA (support.broadcom.com)
- NVD entry (NIST)
- CISA KEV catalog
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