PatchTheCVECVE-2026-22721: VMware Aria Operations contains a privilege escalation vulnerability
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CVE-2026-22721 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.2) affecting aria operations, cloud foundation, telco cloud infrastructure. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
VMware Aria Operations contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges in vCenter to access Aria Operations may leverage this vulnerability to obtain administrative access in VMware Aria Operations. To remediate CVE-2026-22721, apply the patches listed in the 'Fixed Version' column of the 'Response Matrix' found in VMSA-2026-0001 https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.2 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 46%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-269 |
| Published | 2026-02-25 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
vmware aria operations UPGRADE
Affected: >= 8.0 and < 8.18.6
Fixed in: 8.18.6
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy aria-operations || rpm -q aria-operations || aria-operations --version
2. UPGRADE to 8.18.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade aria-operations
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade aria-operations
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison aria-operations
sudo apt install aria-operations=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0>
sudo apt-mark hold aria-operations
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list aria-operations
sudo dnf downgrade aria-operations-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add aria-operations
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
vmware cloud foundation UPGRADE
Affected: >= 4.0 and < 5.2.3 · >= 9.0 and < 9.0.2.0
Fixed in: 5.2.3, 9.0.2.0
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy cloud-foundation || rpm -q cloud-foundation || cloud-foundation --version
2. UPGRADE to 5.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cloud-foundation
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade cloud-foundation
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison cloud-foundation
sudo apt install cloud-foundation=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0>
sudo apt-mark hold cloud-foundation
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list cloud-foundation
sudo dnf downgrade cloud-foundation-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add cloud-foundation
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
vmware telco cloud infrastructure UPGRADE
Affected: >= 2.2 and <= 3.0
Fixed in: newer than 3.0
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy telco-cloud-infrastructure || rpm -q telco-cloud-infrastructure || telco-cloud-infrastructure --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade telco-cloud-infrastructure
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade telco-cloud-infrastructure
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison telco-cloud-infrastructure
sudo apt install telco-cloud-infrastructure=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2>
sudo apt-mark hold telco-cloud-infrastructure
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list telco-cloud-infrastructure
sudo dnf downgrade telco-cloud-infrastructure-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2>
sudo dnf versionlock add telco-cloud-infrastructure
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
vmware telco cloud platform UPGRADE
Affected: >= 4.0 and <= 5.1
Fixed in: newer than 5.1
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy telco-cloud-platform || rpm -q telco-cloud-platform || telco-cloud-platform --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade telco-cloud-platform
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade telco-cloud-platform
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison telco-cloud-platform
sudo apt install telco-cloud-platform=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0>
sudo apt-mark hold telco-cloud-platform
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list telco-cloud-platform
sudo dnf downgrade telco-cloud-platform-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add telco-cloud-platform
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-22721?
aria operations: upgrade to 8.18.6; cloud foundation: upgrade to 5.2.3, 9.0.2.0; telco cloud infrastructure: upgrade to newer than 3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-22721 being exploited?
CVE-2026-22721 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-22721 affect?
CVE-2026-22721 affects aria operations, cloud foundation, telco cloud infrastructure. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.2). VMware Aria Operations contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges in vCenter to access Aria Operations may leverage this vulnerability to obtain administrative access in VMware Aria Operations. To remed
How urgent is CVE-2026-22721?
Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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