Broadcom VMware Aria Operations Command Injection
CVE-2026-22719 is a high-severity improper neutralization of special elements used in a command vulnerability in VMware Aria Operations from VMware, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. The record lists version 8.18.6 as the first without the flaw, so updating VMware Aria Operations to that release or later removes the exposure. CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue on March 3, 2026, which means attacks have been observed in the wild.
Attackers are already exploiting this vulnerability, according to CISA.
What to do
- Update VMware Aria Operations to 8.18.6 or a later version.
- Update VMware Cloud Foundation Operations to 9.0.2 or 5.2.3, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
- Update Telco Cloud Platform to 5.2.3 or a later version.
- CISA's required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- Read the advisory on knowledge.broadcom.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| VMware | VMware Aria Operations | 8.18.x up to, but not including, 8.18.6 | 8.18.6 |
| VMware | VMware Cloud Foundation Operations | 9.0 up to, but not including, 9.0.2; 4.0 up to, but not including, 5.2.3 | 9.0.2, 5.2.3 |
| VMware | Telco Cloud Platform | 2.0 up to, but not including, 5.2.3 | 5.2.3 |
| VMware | Telco Cloud Infrastructure | 2.0 up to, but not including, 5.2.3 | 5.2.3 |
| VMware | Aria Operations | 8.0 up to, but not including, 8.18.6 | 8.18.6 |
| VMware | Cloud Foundation | 4.0 up to, but not including, 5.2.3; 9.0 up to, but not including, 9.0.2.0 | 5.2.3, 9.0.2.0 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- HighSuccess depends on conditions outside the attacker's control.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by CNA (vmware.com).
Official description
VMware Aria Operations contains a command injection vulnerability. A malicious unauthenticated actor may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary commands which may lead to remote code execution in VMware Aria Operations while support-assisted product migration is in progress. To remediate CVE-2026-22719, apply the patches listed in the 'Fixed Version' column of the ' Response Matrix https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/36947 ' in VMSA-2026-0001 Workarounds for CVE-2026-22719 are documented in the 'Workarounds' column of the ' Response Matrix https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/36947 ' in VMSA-2026-0001
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- If at all possible, use library calls rather than external processes to recreate the desired functionality.
- If possible, ensure that all external commands called from the program are statically created.
- Run time: Run time policy enforcement may be used in an allowlist fashion to prevent use of any non-sanctioned commands.
More Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerabilities (CWE-77)
Timeline
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: active, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- CVE record published.
- Added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue.
- Deadline for US federal agencies to remediate, set by CISA.
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
Patches and release notes
Third-party and government advisories
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-22719US Government Resource
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Recent Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerabilities
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