Exploited vulnerabilities / CVE-2026-41709
Confirmed exploited · exploited vulnerability · Broadcom VMware ESXCVE-2026-41709
Broadcom VMware ESX exploited vulnerability, confirmed exploited in the wild.
Broadcom VMWare ESX contains an insufficient logging vulnerability that could allow a malicious actor with admin access to perform certain operations without being logged.
| CISA's name for it | Broadcom VMWare ESX Insufficient Logging Vulnerability |
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| Vendor and product | Broadcom · VMware ESX |
| Type | exploited vulnerability · CWE-778 |
| Exploited | Confirmed by CISA listed 28 October 2026 |
| Likelihood | scored lower by EPSS, but already confirmed exploited, which outranks any prediction |
| Deadline | 11 November 2026 · already passed |
| Used in ransomware | Not reported |
| Advisories | support.broadcom.com ↗ · www.cisa.gov ↗ · www.cisa.gov ↗ · nvd.nist.gov ↗ |
Three steps, in this order
Apply the vendor's fix or mitigation; CISA lists only vulnerabilities seen exploited.
If you cannot patch now, restrict network access to the affected product.
Check for signs of compromise since the date it was added to the list.
| CISA's required action | 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. |
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CVE-2026-41709 in short
Is CVE-2026-41709 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2026-41709 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue on 28 October 2026, which it does only on evidence of exploitation in the wild.
What is the CISA deadline for CVE-2026-41709?
US federal agencies must remediate it by 11 November 2026. Everyone else should treat that date as the latest safe point to patch an internet-facing system.
How likely is CVE-2026-41709 to be exploited in the next 30 days?
FIRST's Exploit Prediction Scoring System gives it 0.7%, the 53rd percentile of every CVE it scores.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41709?
Apply the vendor's fix or mitigation; CISA lists only vulnerabilities seen exploited. If you cannot patch now, restrict network access to the affected product. Check for signs of compromise since the date it was added to the list.
Other Broadcom vulnerabilities being exploited
| CVE | Product | Type | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-59310 | VMware vCenter | remote code execution | 18 August 2026 |
| CVE-2026-22719 | VMware Aria Operations | remote code execution | 3 March 2026 |
| CVE-2024-37079 | VMware vCenter Server | remote code execution | 23 January 2026 |
Sources: CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue (released 10 November 2026) and FIRST EPSS. Page compiled automatically by SAK T.L.M, the threat-intelligence tool of SAK T.E.C, on 13 November 2026.