# VMware SDDC Manager RCE flaw disclosed

Published: 2026-11-06 · Severity: high · Sectors: Technology
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> CERT-FR warns of a remote code execution vulnerability in VMware SDDC Manager affecting multiple versions, with patches not yet available.

Source: cert.cyber.gouv.fr — https://www.cert.cyber.gouv.fr/avis/CERTFR-2026-AVI-1474

## What to check

- Applies to: The 1 CVE named below. Whether you run an affected version is not assessed: check the versions the source lists.
- Exploitation: CISA lists CVE-2026-111497 as exploited in the wild.

CERT-FR has published an advisory regarding a vulnerability discovered in VMware's SDDC Manager product. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-111497, allows an attacker to achieve arbitrary remote code execution. Affected versions include SDDC Manager 9.1.1, the 5.2.x branch, and versions 9.0.x through 9.1.0.

As of the advisory's publication, Broadcom (VMware's parent company) has not indicated a release date for patches addressing this vulnerability. The advisory, referencing Broadcom security bulletin 39445 dated October 28, 2026, directs administrators to consult the vendor's own security bulletin for remediation guidance once available. No information is provided regarding active exploitation in the wild.

Defenders running VMware SDDC Manager should monitor the referenced Broadcom bulletin for patch availability and apply updates promptly once released, given the remote code execution impact. In the interim, organizations should review network exposure of SDDC Manager instances and consider compensating controls such as restricting administrative access until a fix is issued.

## Mentioned in this report

- Vulnerabilities: CVE-2026-111497 (KEV)

Source reporting: https://www.cert.cyber.gouv.fr/avis/CERTFR-2026-AVI-1474

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