What is 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.
Affected product
See advisory
Remediation Steps
- Apply Broadcom patch for VMware vCenter directory-traversal vulnerability
- Restrict network access to vCenter management interfaces to trusted networks only
- Monitor vCenter logs for directory-traversal attack attempts and code execution indicators
- Review vCenter administrative access and session logs for unauthorized activity
References
Referenced in our briefings & reports
- Vulnerability Priority Report – Week 2 of August 2026 (August 10 – 16)
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