Name: CVE-2026-22721: Improper Privilege Management
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2026-22721, CVSS 6.2, EPSS 0.00051

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/SecurityAdvisories/0/36947 .

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 6.2
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Vmware Aria Operations	—	Update VMware Aria Operations to the latest version	Feb 24, 2026	Feb 24, 2026

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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