CVE-2026-59309 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-303

References

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/con

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-59309?

CVE-2026-59309 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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 gai...

How severe is CVE-2026-59309?

CVE-2026-59309 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-59309?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.