How severe is CVE-2026-47871?

CVE-2026-47871 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-47871 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-47871?

CVE-2026-47871 primarily affects Broadcom Vmware Avi Load Balancer. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-47871?

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.

When was CVE-2026-47871 published?

CVE-2026-47871 was published on 2026-07-18 and last updated on 2026-08-20.

CVE-2026-47871

CVE-2026-47871 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Vmware Avi Load Balancer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Broadcom Vmware Avi Load Balancer
Published: 2026-07-18
Last modified: 2026-08-20

Description

VMware Avi Load Balancer contains a directory traversal vulnerability. Flaws in file path validation allow malicious, authenticated network users to perform directory traversal attacks. Affected versions: 32.1.1 (fixed in 32.1.2) 31.1.1 through 31.2.2 (fixed in 31.2.2-2p3) 30.1.1 through 30.2.6 (fixed in 30.2.7) 22.1.1 through 22.1.7 (fixed in 30.2.7)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-47871?: VMware Avi Load Balancer contains a directory traversal vulnerability. Flaws in file path validation allow malicious, authenticated network users to perform directory traversal attacks. Affected versions: 32.1.1 (fixed in 32.1.2) 31.1.1 through 31.2.2 (fixed in 31.2.2-2p3) 30.1.1 through 30.2.6 (fixed in 30.2.7) 22.1.1 through 22.1.7 (fixed in 30.2.7)
How severe is CVE-2026-47871?: CVE-2026-47871 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-47871 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-47871?: CVE-2026-47871 primarily affects Broadcom Vmware Avi Load Balancer. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-47871?: 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.
When was CVE-2026-47871 published?: CVE-2026-47871 was published on 2026-07-18 and last updated on 2026-08-20.

References

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/37926

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:vmware_avi_load_balancer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:vmware_avi_load_balancer:31.2.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:vmware_avi_load_balancer:31.2.2:2p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:vmware_avi_load_balancer:31.2.2:2p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:vmware_avi_load_balancer:32.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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