Exploited vulnerability · CISA KEV

Is CVE-2026-59310 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 18 Aug 2026

Gociux · Broadcom VMware vCenter · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2026-59310, Broadcom VMware vCenter Path Traversal Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 18 Aug 2026, 19 days after it was published. It is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. It affects Broadcom VMware vCenter. If you run it, CISA's required action is: 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.

What it is

Broadcom VMware vCenter contains a path traversal vulnerability which could allow a threat actor with network access to vCenter to execute arbitrary code.

What to do

1. Check whether you run it. Look for VMware vCenter in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Broadcom CVE at once.
2. Apply the fix. 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.
3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 30 Jul 2026.
4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Broadcom.

References

• support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/Sec
• nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-59310

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in August 2026 · Broadcom scorecard · act-now radar.