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Aria OperationsApplication · VMware

CVE-2026-22719

HIGH · 8.1 CVSS v3.1 Published 2026-02-25
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 5.2.3 / 8.18.6 or later.
See remediation →
100/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
In the wild Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click Patch available

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
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

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

VMware Aria Operations contains a command injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands, potentially achieving remote code execution. The vulnerability is specifically exploitable during support-assisted product migration operations.

MitigationApply the patches listed in the VMSA-2026-0001 Response Matrix for CVE-2026-22719. If immediate patching is not feasible, implement the documented workarounds from the same Response Matrix.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Aria OperationsApplication
Affected:>= 8.0, < 8.18.6
Cloud FoundationApplication
Affected:>= 4.0, < 5.2.3>= 9.0, < 9.0.2.0
Telco Cloud InfrastructureApplication
Affected:>= 2.2, <= 3.0
Telco Cloud PlatformApplication
Affected:>= 4.0, <= 5.1

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
High
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Identify the installed VMware product and version
    Locate the product version through the management interface, about page, or product-specific command (such as 'vmsa-support --version' or checking the /opt/vmware directory structure). Common paths include /usr/lib/vmware-caf/env/CAF_INstallation_Version or the vami_config backup logs.
    Affected if The installed version falls within any of these ranges: Aria Operations >= 8.0 to < 8.18.6, Cloud Foundation >= 4.0 to < 5.2.3 or >= 9.0 to < 9.0.2.0, Telco Cloud Infrastructure >= 2.2 to <= 3.0, or Telco Cloud Platform >= 4.0 to <= 5.1
  2. Determine if support-assisted migration is configured
    Check the product configuration for migration-related settings. Look for migration wizard state files, backup/restore configurations that include migration options, or support bundle configurations that enable remote assistance.
    Affected if Support-assisted product migration features or wizards have been accessed, configured, or left in an active state on the system
  3. Verify network exposure of management interfaces
    Review firewall rules, access controls, and network binding configurations for the management interface (typically port 443/8443). Check if the Appliance Management or Admin interfaces are accessible from untrusted networks.
    Affected if The management interface is accessible to unauthenticated network attackers without proper network segmentation or VPN protection

You are affected if your installed product version is within the affected ranges AND the support-assisted migration feature is or was accessible, particularly from untrusted networks.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.

dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 5.2.3 / 8.18.6 / 9.0.2.0 or later
Fixed in 5.2.38.18.69.0.2.0
Vendor patch support.broadcom.com →
Interim mitigation

Apply the patches listed in the VMSA-2026-0001 Response Matrix for CVE-2026-22719. If immediate patching is not feasible, implement the documented workarounds from the same Response Matrix.

Recommended fix Moderate confidence

Upgrade to the fixed version specified in VMSA-2026-0001 Response Matrix (e.g., Aria Operations 8.18.6+, Cloud Foundation 5.2.3+/9.0.2.0+)

  1. 1. Identify your specific VMware product and current version from the affected list (Aria Operations, Cloud Foundation, Telco Cloud Infrastructure, or Telco Cloud Platform)
  2. 2. Access the VMSA-2026-0001 Response Matrix at https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/36947
  3. 3. Locate the 'Fixed Version' column for your product in the Response Matrix
  4. 4. Upgrade to the fixed version specified in the matrix for your product line (e.g., Aria Operations to 8.18.6+, Cloud Foundation to 5.2.3+/9.0.2.0+, Telco Cloud Infrastructure to version above 3.0, Telco Cloud Platform to version above 5.1)
  5. 5. If immediate upgrade is not possible, consult the 'Workarounds' column in the same Response Matrix for mitigation steps
  6. 6. After applying the fix, verify the remediation by confirming the product version matches the fixed version listed
Caveat Review release notes for upgrade considerations; test in non-production environment before deploying to production

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

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