CVE-2026-41709
VMware ESX contains an insufficient logging vulnerability. A malicious administrator could exploit this issue to perform certain operations without them being logged.
Actively exploited
- In the CISA exploited-vulnerabilities catalogue since Oct 28, 2026
- US federal agencies must remediate it by Nov 11, 2026 (BOD 22-01)
- First attack observed 88 days after disclosure
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Source: CISA KEV · Oct 28, 2026 Oct 27, 2026
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NAffected products
| Vendors | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| vmware | esxi | < 9.0.2.0100 |
| vmware | cloud foundation | < 5.2.4 |
| vmware | telco cloud platform | < 5.2 |
| vmware | vsphere foundation | - |
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