Arista · VeloCloud Orchestrator
CVE-2026-16812
VeloCloud Orchestrator OS Command Injection
What it is
VeloCloud Orchestrator (VCO) on-prem has a security issue where this issue may allow a remote attacker to access privileged internal functionality and impact the VCO host. Successful exploitation may compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the orchestrator and data managed by the orchestrator.
This functionality was intended to be for internal use only and is not intended to be remotely accessible.
Hosted and Dedicated versions of VCO have already been patched in advance of this notice going out.
This issue was discovered externally and is known to be actively exploited.
CISA: Arista VeloCloud Orchestrator On-Prem contains an OS command injection vulnerability that may allow a remote attacker to access privileged internal functionality and impact the VCO host. Successful exploitation may compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the orchestrator and data managed by the orchestrator.
What to do
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 US federal agencies: July 30, 2026
More exploited flaws from Arista
| Added | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Attack chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | SQL Injection | VeloCloud Orchestrator | Critical 9.4 | 1.0% |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Improper Input Validation | VeloCloud Orchestrator | Critical 9.5 | 1.4% |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Incomplete Comparison with Missing Factors | Extensible Operating System | Medium 6.9 | 1.1% |
Sources: Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (CISA, public domain), CVE records (cve.org) and EPSS (FIRST). The chance of attacks is the EPSS estimate that someone will try to exploit the flaw in the next 30 days.