CVE-2026-59310: vCenter directory-traversal vulnerability
Published Jul 30, 2026
·Updated
VMware vCenter contains a directory traversal vulnerability in the Syslog server. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Software
1 affected component
VMware vCenter
Event History
Jul 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 13, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·04:40 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·04:42 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-59310?
CVE-2026-59310 has a critical severity rating of 9.8.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-59310?
To fix CVE-2026-59310, you should update VMware vCenter to the latest version provided by VMware.
3
What does CVE-2026-59310 affect?
CVE-2026-59310 affects VMware vCenter, specifically the Syslog server component.
4
What is the potential impact of CVE-2026-59310?
The potential impact of CVE-2026-59310 includes the execution of arbitrary code by a malicious actor with network access.
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Is CVE-2026-59310 a path traversal vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2026-59310 is categorized as a path traversal vulnerability.