CVE-2026-59310
Broadcom VMware vCenter Path Traversal Vulnerability
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.
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. Deadline for federal agencies: 2026-08-21.
14 articles across 8 outlets · first covered Jul 29, 2026 · latest Sep 5, 2026
Coverage timeline
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Broadcom Patches Critical VMware Flaws Enabling VM-to-Host Code Executionthehackernews.com · Sep 5, 2026
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Telegram seeks .gram domain as critical zero day exploits surgesecurityonline.info · Aug 19, 2026
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Urgent Patches Address Flaws in Microsoft, Apple, IBM Db2securityonline.info · Aug 19, 2026
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Google patches Android ContactsProvider2 SQLi high severity bugsecurityonline.info · Aug 19, 2026
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CISA warns of active exploits in Microsoft, VMware, Apple bugswww.securityweek.com · Aug 19, 2026
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CISA KEV Adds Four Exploited Flaws in SharePoint, vCentersecurityonline.info · Aug 19, 2026
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CISA flags VMware vCenter path traversal bug in KEV catalog.www.cisa.gov · Aug 19, 2026
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CISA Adds Critical VMware vCenter Flaw CVE-2026-59310 to KEVcisa.gov · Aug 18, 2026
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VMware vCenter CVE-2026-59310 flaw exploited worldwide within dayswww.infosecurity-magazine.com · Aug 13, 2026
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VMware vCenter CVE-2026-59310 flaw lets APT groups run codewww.securityweek.com · Aug 13, 2026
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Patch now: critical VMware vCenter remote code flawswww.rapid7.com · Jul 30, 2026
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Broadcom patches critical VMware flaws, including admin VM escapesecurityaffairs.com · Jul 29, 2026
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Broadcom Warns of VMware Flaws Allowing Host Code Executionwww.securityweek.com · Jul 29, 2026