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CVE-2026-59310vCenter directory-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.

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 61.66%⚡ Known Exploited (CISA KEV)NVD: Analyzed

Overview

Severity

ScoreSeverityVersionVector String
9.8CRITICAL3.1vmware (CNA)CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA required action

⚡ Known exploited · remediation due Aug 21, 2026

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.

Details

CVE ID
CVE-2026-59310
Status
Analyzed
Assigner (CNA)
vmware
Published
Jul 30, 2026
Last modified
2026-09-12 03:55 UTC
Weaknesses
  • CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Sources

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