CVE-2026-41709: ESX insufficient logging vulnerability
Published Jul 30, 2026
·Updated
VMware ESX contains an insufficient logging vulnerability. A malicious administrator could exploit this issue to perform certain operations without them being logged.
Affected Software
1 affected component
VMware ESX
Event History
Jul 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-41709?
The severity of CVE-2026-41709 is rated as low with a score of 2.7.
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What does CVE-2026-41709 affect?
CVE-2026-41709 affects VMware ESX by exposing an insufficient logging vulnerability.
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How can CVE-2026-41709 be exploited?
CVE-2026-41709 can be exploited by a malicious administrator to perform operations without them being logged.
4
What are the consequences of CVE-2026-41709?
The consequence of CVE-2026-41709 is that it allows certain actions to go unlogged, which could lead to undetected malicious activities.
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How can I mitigate CVE-2026-41709?
To mitigate CVE-2026-41709, ensure proper monitoring and auditing practices are in place for VMware ESX environments.