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Three Critical VMware Flaws Allow Auth Bypass, Code Execution, and VM Escape
Broadcom released security updates for VMware ESX, vCenter, Workstation, and Fusion to address multiple flaws, including three rated critical. CVE-2026-59309, a critical authentication bypass in vCenter with a CVSS score of 9.8, allows network-accessible attackers to exploit the vulnerability.
Why it matters: Organizations running VMware vCenter, ESX, Workstation, or Fusion face immediate risk from authentication bypass and code execution vulnerabilities; patch deployment should be prioritized to prevent unauthorized access and lateral movement.
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vulnerabilities
Three Critical VMware Flaws Allow Auth Bypass, Code Execution, and VM Escape
Broadcom released security updates for VMware ESX, vCenter, Workstation, and Fusion to address multiple flaws, including three rated critical. CVE-2026-59309, a critical authentication bypass in vCenter with a CVSS score of 9.8, allows network-accessible attackers to exploit the vulnerability.
Why it matters: Organizations running VMware vCenter, ESX, Workstation, or Fusion face immediate risk from authentication bypass and code execution vulnerabilities; patch deployment should be prioritized to prevent unauthorized access and lateral movement.
- Source published
- First seen by Cybersecurity Tracker