CVE-2026-41724: VMware Cloud Foundation Operations stored XSS in policies and widgets

CVE-2026-41724 · Severity: high · CVSS 8 · Published 2026-06-08

VMware Cloud Foundation Operations, a platform used for managing and monitoring hybrid cloud environments, is affected by multiple security flaws. An attacker with basic user permissions can inject malicious scripts into shared components like policies or dashboards. If an administrator views these components, the attacker could potentially hijack their session to perform unauthorized administrative actions, leading to full system compromise.

Technologies: VMware vSphere Foundation. Vendors: VMware.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-41724 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-41724 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-41724?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 8, published 8 June 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
VMware vSphere Foundation 9.1.x, 9.0.x.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-41724?
A patch was published on 2026-06-08. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-41724 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-41724?
Check whether you run VMware vSphere Foundation at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

VMware Cloud Foundation Operations (formerly Aria Operations) contains multiple stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. The root cause is improper sanitization of user-supplied input within policies, views, and text-widgets. An attacker with low-privileged access (PR:L) can inject malicious JavaScript that executes in the context of other users, including administrators, when they interact with the affected components (UI:R). Successful exploitation allows the attacker to perform administrative actions, potentially leading to a complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Patches are available in versions 9.1.0.0, 9.0.2.0 EP2, and 8.18.7 depending on the specific product deployment.

Affected products

  • VMware Cloud Foundation Operations 9.1.x, 9.0.x, 5.x
  • VMware Aria Operations 8.x, 5.x
  • VMware vSphere Foundation 9.1.x, 9.0.x
  • VMware Telco Cloud Platform 5.x

Timeline

  • 2026-06-08: disclosed: Initial publication of VMSA-2026-0004
  • 2026-06-08: patched

References

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