CVE-2026-22720: VMware Aria Operations stored cross-site scripting vulnerability

Published Feb 25, 2026
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Updated

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:// .

Affected Software

6 affected components
VMware Aria Operations
VMware Aria Operations>=8.0<8.18.6
VMware Cloud Foundation>=4.0<5.2.3
VMware Cloud Foundation>=9.0<9.0.2.0
VMware Telco Cloud Infrastructure>=2.2<=3.0
VMware Telco Cloud Platform>=4.0<=5.1

Remediation

Information

Apply the vendor 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/0/36947 . Fixed versions include VMware Aria Operations 8.18.6 (for 8.x) and VMware Cloud Foundation Operations 9.0.2.0 (for 9.x).

Event History

Feb 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:33 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:23 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-22720?

CVE-2026-22720 is classified as a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized administrative actions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-22720?

To fix CVE-2026-22720, upgrade to the latest version of VMware Aria Operations that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-22720?

Any user with privileges to create custom benchmarks in VMware Aria Operations is potentially affected by CVE-2026-22720.

4

What could an attacker do with CVE-2026-22720?

An attacker with access can inject malicious scripts that may perform unauthorized actions within VMware Aria Operations.

5

Is CVE-2026-22720 a critical vulnerability?

While CVE-2026-22720 is serious due to its potential for exploitation, its criticality depends on the specific context of the affected systems.

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