CVE-2026-59309

CVE-2026-59309 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vcenter Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-303.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-303
• Affected product: Vmware Vcenter Server
• Published: 2026-07-30
• Last modified: 2026-08-25

Description

VMware vCenter contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the VMware Directory Service. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter may exploit this issue to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-59309?

VMware vCenter contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the VMware Directory Service. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter may exploit this issue to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the system.

How severe is CVE-2026-59309?

CVE-2026-59309 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-59309 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-59309?

CVE-2026-59309 primarily affects Vmware Vcenter Server. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-59309?

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

When was CVE-2026-59309 published?

CVE-2026-59309 was published on 2026-07-30 and last updated on 2026-08-25.

References

• https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/38017

Affected products (27)

• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:b:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:c:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update1a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update1b:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update1c:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update1d:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update1e:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update2a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update2b:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update2c:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update2d:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update2e:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update3a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update3b:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update3c:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update3d:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update3e:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update3g:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update3h:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update3i:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update3j:*:*:*:*:*:*

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