vCenter directory-traversal vulnerability
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-59310 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | vmware |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-07-30 13:16:53 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-08-19 04:17:24 UTC |
| Description | 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. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 9.8 CRITICAL from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.024050000 probability, percentile 0.827650000 (date 2026-08-20)
CISA KEV: Listed on 2026-08-18; due 2026-08-21; ransomware use Unknown
Problem Types: CWE-22 | CWE-22 CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 9.8 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 9.8 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
| Vendor | Broadcom |
|---|---|
| Product | VMware vCenter |
| Name | Broadcom VMware vCenter Path Traversal Vulnerability |
| Required Action | 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. |
| Notes | https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/38017 ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-59310 |
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Vmware | Telco Cloud Infrastructure | 3.0 | All | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Telco Cloud Platform | All | All | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | All | All | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | - | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | a | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | b | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | c | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | update1 | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | update1a | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | update1b | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | update1c | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | update1d | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | update1e | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | update2 | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | update2a | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | update2b | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | update2c | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | update2d | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | update2e | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | update3 | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | update3a | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | update3b | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | update3c | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | update3d | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | update3e | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | update3g | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | update3h | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | update3i | All | All |
| Application | Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 | update3j | All | All |
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | VMware | Cloud Foundation | affected 9.1.x.x | Not specified |
| CNA | VMware | Cloud Foundation | affected 9.0.x.x | Not specified |
| CNA | VMware | Cloud Foundation | affected 5.x | Not specified |
| CNA | VMware | VSphere Foundation | affected 9.1.x.x | Not specified |
| CNA | VMware | VSphere Foundation | affected 9.0.x.x | Not specified |
| CNA | VMware | VCenter | affected 9.1.x.x 9.1.0.0300 custom | Not specified |
| CNA | VMware | VCenter | affected 9.0.x.x 9.0.2.0100 custom | Not specified |
| CNA | VMware | VCenter | affected 8.0 8.0 U3k custom | Not specified |
| CNA | VMware | Telco Cloud Infrastructure | affected 3.0 | Not specified |
| CNA | VMware | Telco Cloud Platform | affected 5.1.x | Not specified |
| CNA | VMware | Telco Cloud Platform | affected 5.0.x | Not specified |
| CNA | VMware | Telco Cloud Platform | affected 4.x | Not specified |
| CNA | VMware | Telco Cloud Platform | affected 3.0 | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| medium.com/@quirso_de/active-exploitation-of-cve-2026-59310-361-victim-i... | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | medium.com | Third Party Advisory |
| support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/Secur... | [email protected] | support.broadcom.com | Vendor Advisory |
| medium.com/@quirso_de/global-exploitation-of-cve-2026-59310-by-suspected... | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | medium.com | Third Party Advisory |
| www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | www.cisa.gov | US Government Resource |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
| CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog | CISA | www.cisa.gov | kev |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
Additional Advisory Data
| Source | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| ADP | 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z | CVE-2026-59310 added to CISA KEV |
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.