Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU140097

Insufficient logging in VMware ESXi - CVE-2026-41709

Published: July 30, 2026

Vulnerability identifier: #VU140097

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-41709

CWE-ID: CWE-778

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Affected software:
VMware ESXi

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security policies.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient logging. A malicious administrator can perform certain operations without them being logged.

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