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CVE-2026-59310

Broadcom VMware vCenter Path Traversal Vulnerability

Published Jul 30, 2026Sources checked Sep 12, 2026

9.8CRITICALCVSS out of 10

What this means

Actively exploited

CISA lists CVE-2026-59310 in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which means exploitation has been observed. The entry applies to Broadcom VMware vCenter.

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.

CISA KEVListedObserved exploitation

EPSS45.9%Estimated 30-day exploitation probability

Ransomware useReported by CISACISA KEV ransomware field

Threat actors1Source-linked actor relationships

Overview

What is CVE-2026-59310?

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.