CVE-2026-59310

Published Jul 30, 2026

Last updated a month ago

Exploit known CVSS critical 9.8

VDI

Zero-day

Supply chain

Server

VMware vCenter

Syslog Server

Overview

AI description

Automated description summarized from trusted sources.

CVE-2026-59310 is identified as a directory traversal vulnerability present in the VMware vCenter Syslog server. This flaw enables a remote, unauthenticated attacker with network access to a susceptible vCenter instance to manipulate file and directory paths beyond their intended boundaries. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected vCenter system. The issue impacts VMware vCenter and other VMware platforms that incorporate the vulnerable vCenter component.

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.
Source: security@vmware.com
NVD status: Analyzed
Products: vcenter_server

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type: Secondary
Base score: 9.8
Impact score: 5.9
Exploitability score: 3.9
Vector string: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity: CRITICAL

Known exploits

Data from CISA

Vulnerability name: Broadcom VMware vCenter Path Traversal Vulnerability
Exploit added on: Aug 18, 2026
Exploit action due: Aug 21, 2026
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.

Weaknesses

security@vmware.com: CWE-22

Hype score: Not currently trending

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References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.