What is CVE-2026-41709?
VMware ESX contains an insufficient logging vulnerability. A malicious administrator could exploit this issue to perform certain operations without them being logged.
Timeline
- 2026-07-30Published to the U.S. National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
- 2026-10-28Added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog
- 2026-10-29NVD record last updated
- 2026-11-11CISA federal remediation deadline (BOD 22-01)
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Broadcom VMWare ESX Insufficient Logging Vulnerability
Affected product
Broadcom VMware ESX
Remediation Steps
- Check CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for vendor-specific patch guidance
- Apply vendor patch immediately given active exploitation
- Monitor systems for indicators of compromise
References
- https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/38017
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-41709
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41709
Referenced in our briefings & reports
- Vulnerability Priority Report – Week 4 of October 2026 (October 26 – November 1)
Related vulnerabilities
- CVE-2026-59310 – Broadcom VMware VCenter (same vendor)
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