How severe is CVE-2026-22720?

CVE-2026-22720 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-22720 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-22720?

CVE-2026-22720 primarily affects Vmware Aria Operations. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-22720?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-22720 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-22720 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-8709.

When was CVE-2026-22720 published?

CVE-2026-22720 was published on 2026-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-22720

CVE-2026-22720 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Aria Operations with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-8709
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Vmware Aria Operations
Published: 2026-02-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware Aria Operations contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges to create custom benchmarks may be able to inject script to perform administrative actions in VMware Aria Operations. To remediate CVE-2026-22720, apply the patches listed in the 'Fixed Version' column of the 'Response Matrix' of VMSA-2026-0001 https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/36947https:// .

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-22720?: VMware Aria Operations contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges to create custom benchmarks may be able to inject script to perform administrative actions in VMware Aria Operations. To remediate CVE-2026-22720, apply the patches listed in the 'Fixed Version' column of the 'Response Matrix' of VMSA-2026-0001 https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/36947https:// .
How severe is CVE-2026-22720?: CVE-2026-22720 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-22720 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-22720?: CVE-2026-22720 primarily affects Vmware Aria Operations. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22720?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-22720 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-22720 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-8709.
When was CVE-2026-22720 published?: CVE-2026-22720 was published on 2026-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:aria_operations:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:cloud_foundation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:telco_cloud_infrastructure:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:telco_cloud_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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