CVE-2026-41709 Details
Description
VMware ESX contains an insufficient logging vulnerability. A malicious administrator could exploit this issue to perform certain operations without them being logged.
A vulnerability exists in VMware ESX due to inadequate logging. This issue allows a malicious administrator to carry out certain actions without them being recorded. The vulnerability affects VMware ESX versions 9.1.x.x, 9.0.x.x, and 8.0, as well as VMware Cloud Foundation 5.x and Telco Cloud Platform versions 5.0.x and 5.1.x.
Users can upgrade to VMware ESX 9.1.0.0-25370933, 9.0.2.0100-25595025, or 8.0 U3j. VMware Cloud Foundation users can upgrade to version 5.2.4. VMware Telco Cloud Platform users can refer to knowledge base article KB449886 for guidance.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 28, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-41709 | CISA-ADP | US Government Resource |
| https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/38017 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.
| Vulnerability Name | Date Added | Due Date | Required Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcom VMWare ESX Insufficient Logging Vulnerability | Oct 28, 2026 | Nov 11, 2026 | 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. |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-778 | Insufficient Logging | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| vmware esxi | >= 9.0.0, < 9.0.2.0100 8.0 - 8.0 a 8.0 b 8.0 c 8.0 d 8.0 e 8.0 f 8.0 g 8.0 update_1 8.0 update_1a 8.0 update_1c 8.0 update_1d 8.0 update_2 8.0 update_2b 8.0 update_2c 8.0 update_2d 8.0 update_2e 8.0 update_2f 8.0 update_3 8.0 update_3b 8.0 update_3c 8.0 update_3d 8.0 update_3e 8.0 update_3f 8.0 update_3g 8.0 update_3h 8.0 update_3i |
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| vmware cloud foundation | >= 5.0, < 5.2.4 |
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| vmware telco cloud platform | >= 5.0, < 5.2 |
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| vmware vsphere foundation | All versions |
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Change History
8 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | Reanalysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 29, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 28, 2026 | CVE CISA KEV Update | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government |
| Oct 28, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 28, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 30, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |