VMware ESX insufficient logging

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in VMware ESX and classified as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in insufficient logging. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-41709. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in VMware ESX (the affected version unknown). This affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a insufficient logging vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-778. When a security-critical event occurs, the product either does not record the event or omits important details about the event when logging it. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

VMware ESX contains an insufficient logging vulnerability. A malicious administrator could exploit this issue to perform certain operations without them being logged.

It is possible to read the advisory at support.broadcom.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-41709 since 04/22/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are required for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/01/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1562.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is declared as attacked. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 10/28/2026 with a due date of 11/11/2026:

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 BO

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-2569). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • VMware Workstation
  • VMware ESXi
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • VMware Fusion
  • VMware vCenter Server

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.7

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Insufficient logging
CWE: CWE-778
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Status: Attacked

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Timelineinfo

04/22/2026 CVE reserved
07/30/2026 +99 days Advisory disclosed
07/30/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/01/2026 +94 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: support.broadcom.com
Status: Confirmed

CNA: vmware
CVE: CVE-2026-41709 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-41709
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-384807
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-2569 - VMware Produkte: Mehrere Schwachstellen

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20060413

Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2026 15:27
Updated: 11/01/2026 03:44
Changes: 07/30/2026 15:27 (52), 08/03/2026 09:54 (7), 10/28/2026 22:05 (12), 11/01/2026 03:44 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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