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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.

Scores

9.8
CVSS 9.8 out of 10, critical severity.
2.6%
EPSS 2.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

The facts

Published
30 July 2026
Last changed
19 August 2026
NVD status
Analyzed
Severity
Critical, CVSS 9.8 out of 10 (version 3.1)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness
Affects
  • vmware vcenter server
Known exploited
Yes. CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue on 18 August 2026. CISA lists it as used in ransomware campaigns.
EPSS
2.6% chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days (percentile 85).

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