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#10 SecurityWeek general August 13, 2026 at 09:06 UTC

Critical VMware vCenter Vulnerability in Attackers’ Crosshairs

By Ionut Arghire

AI Summary

CVE-2026-59310, a directory traversal flaw in VMware vCenter enabling unauthenticated remote code execution, has drawn global attacker attention with confirmed exploitation campaigns beginning in early August 2026. The vulnerability's position in virtualization management infrastructure makes it a high-value target for ransomware operators and nation-state actors alike. VMware administrators should prioritize patching and check for signs of lateral movement originating from vCenter hosts.

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