Broadcom VMware Aria Operations Command Injection Vulnerability (CVE-2026-22719)

Broadcom VMware Aria Operations formerly known as vRealize Operations (vROps) contains a command injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to remote code execution during support‑assisted product migration.

Published Feb 25, 2026 · Updated May 29, 2026

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Why patchRisk explained in plain English

Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, without authentication, can achieve full data confidentiality loss, arbitrary modification of data, complete denial of service or system unavailability. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2026-03-24 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Command Injection (CWE-77) vulnerability in Broadcom VMware Aria Operations. 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 Exploitation requires remote network access, higher attack complexity, no authentication required, and no user interaction required.

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Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

●IT Security

●Running aria operations: 8.0 ≤ v < 8.18.6; cloud foundation: 4.0 ≤ v < 5.2.3, 9.0 ≤ v < 9.0.2.0; telco cloud infrastructure: 2.2 ≤ v ≤ 3.0; telco cloud platform: 4.0 ≤ v ≤ 5.1

Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

CISA added this CVE to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-03-03 based on evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies required to remediate by 2026-03-24.

How to patch

Get the fix

Apply the fixed package from your vendor. The advisory lists affected versions and the exact fixed build.

↗ VMware advisory

Manual remediation steps

Apply the Vendor Patch

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — apply the vendor's security update as soon as possible.

CISA 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.