CVE-2026-59310

Vulnerability details

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 CISA KEV: 2026-08-18

Ransomware campaign use: Known

CISA due date: 2026-08-21

Defensive guidance from CISA

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.

This is the source's required-action field, not an independently validated patch procedure. Refer to the vendor for exact affected versions and fixes.