VMware vCenter critical flaw linked to ransomware exploitation

Original reporting date: 2026-09-15 · Source: BleepingComputer

What happened

CISA warned that ransomware groups are exploiting CVE-2026-59310 affecting VMware vCenter, a vulnerability for which a fix had already been released.

Why it matters to businesses

Compromise of virtualization management may jeopardize many workloads and recovery operations at once.

Practical IT checklist

• Patch affected vCenter instances using vendor guidance.
• Isolate virtualization management from user and production segments.
• Validate independent, tested backups of critical VMs.

Source and full reporting: BleepingComputer ↗

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