VMware Aria Ops cmd injection leads to RCE during migration
CVE-2026-22719 Published on February 25, 2026
VMware Aria Operations command injection vulnerability
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
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This Broadcom VMware Aria Operations Command Injection Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. 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.
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by March 24, 2026: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-22719 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited by threat actors. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a Command Injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CVE-2026-22719 has been classified to as a Command Injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-22719
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Affected Versions
VMware Aria Operations:- Version 8.18.0 and below 8.18.6 is affected.
- Version 8.18.6 is unaffected.
- Version 9.0 and below 9.0.2 is affected.
- Version 9.0.2 is unaffected.
- Version 4.0 and below 5.2.3 is affected.
- Version 5.2.3 is unaffected.
- Version 2.0 and below 5.2.3 is affected.
- Version 5.2.3 is unaffected.
- Version 2.0 and below 5.2.3 is affected.
- Version 5.2.3 is unaffected.
Exploit Probability
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