CVE entry · CVE-2026-59310
CVE-2026-59310: Broadcom VMware vCenter Path Traversal Vulnerability
Broadcom VMware vCenter contains a path traversal vulnerability which could allow a threat actor with network access to vCenter to execute arbitrary code.
- Actively exploited: added to CISA’s KEV catalog on August 18, 2026.
- Used by ransomware, according to CISA.
- Remediation deadline for US federal agencies: August 21, 2026.
Description from CISA’s KEV catalog.
What to do
- Check whether your estate includes Broadcom VMware vCenter, 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