Broadcom · VMware vCenter
CVE-2026-59310
vCenter directory-traversal vulnerability
What it is
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.
CISA: Broadcom VMware vCenter contains a path traversal vulnerability which could allow a threat actor with network access to vCenter to execute arbitrary code.
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: August 21, 2026
More exploited flaws from Broadcom
| Added | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Attack chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | Insufficient Logging | VMware ESX | Low 2.7 | – |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Command Injection | VMware Aria Operations | High 8.1 | 18% |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Out-of-bounds Write | VMware vCenter Server | Critical 9.8 | 22% |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Privilege Defined with Unsafe Actions | VMware Aria Operations and VMware Tools | High 7.8 | 8.6% |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Code Injection | Brocade Fabric OS | High 8.6 | 0.7% |
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.