KEV Entry

CVE-2026-59310

Known Exploited Vulnerability Entry CISA

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Entry Details
Confirmed Exploited

CVE-2026-59310

2026-08-18 00:00 UTC

Timestamps

2026-08-18

2026-08-18

Scope

Broadcom VMware vCenter Path Traversal Vulnerability | Affected: Broadcom / VMware vCenter | Description: Broadcom VMware vCenter contains a path traversal vulnerability which could allow a threat actor with network access to vCenter to execute arbitrary code. | 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. | Due date: 2026-08-21 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): 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

References
  • {'id': 'CVE-2026-59310', 'url': 'https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?search_api_fulltext=CVE-2026-59310'}

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CISA
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2026-08-18 18:00 UTC

2026-08-18 18:00 UTC

Evidence
1
Type Source Signal Confidence Details GCVE Metadata
vendor_report cisa-kev successful_exploitation 0.80
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{
  "cwes": [
    "CWE-22"
  ],
  "date_added": "2026-08-18",
  "due_date": "2026-08-21",
  "feed": "CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog",
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
  "product": "VMware vCenter",
  "vendorProject": "Broadcom",
  "vulnerabilityName": "Broadcom VMware vCenter Path Traversal Vulnerability"
}
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