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CVE-2026-59309

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 7.94% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-30 · Last synced 2026-08-29

CyberRota Analysis

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VMware vCenter is vulnerable due to an authentication bypass flaw in the VMware Directory Service, allowing attackers with network access to circumvent authentication mechanisms. This critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.8) could enable unauthorized access to sensitive system functions and data. Organizations using vCenter should prioritize immediate remediation to mitigate potential exploitation risks.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2026-59309
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
7.94%
VMware VMWare vCenter

Original NVD 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.

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