CVE-2026-41709: Broadcom VMWare ESX Insufficient Logging Vulnerability
CVSS 2.7 · Low⚠ Actively exploited (CISA KEV)
2.7
CVSS score
Low
Severity
Active
CISA KEV
No
Ransomware use
Nov 11, 2026
Patch deadline
⚠ Exploited in the wild. CISA added CVE-2026-41709 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Oct 28, 2026, with a federal patch deadline of Nov 11, 2026 — meaning attackers are actively using it. If you run the affected software, patch it immediately.
VMware ESX contains an insufficient logging vulnerability. A malicious administrator could exploit this issue to perform certain operations without them being logged.
Details
AffectedBroadcom · VMware ESX
WeaknessCWE-778
CVSS base score2.7 (Low)
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NPublishedJul 30, 2026
Added to CISA KEVOct 28, 2026
Federal patch deadlineNov 11, 2026
Known ransomware useNot documented
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2026-41709 being actively exploited?
Yes — CISA lists CVE-2026-41709 in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, so it is confirmed exploited in the wild. Patch it as a priority.
What does CVE-2026-41709 affect?
CVE-2026-41709 affects Broadcom · VMware ESX.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41709?
Apply the vendor’s patch for the affected software. The federal patch deadline was Nov 11, 2026. Then check whether your personal data was exposed in any related breach.