CVE-2026-47870
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Privilege Escalation in VMware Avi Load Balancer

Publication date: 2026-07-18

Last updated on: 2026-07-18

Assigner: VMware

Description
VMware Avi Load Balancer contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious authenticated user with network access may be able to execute remote code. Affected versions: 32.1.1 (fixed in 32.1.2) 31.1.1 through 31.2.2 (fixed in 31.2.2-2p3) 30.1.1 through 30.2.6 (fixed in 30.2.7) 22.1.1 through 22.1.7 (fixed in 30.2.7)

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Published
2026-07-18
Last Modified
2026-07-18
Generated
2026-07-19
AI Q&A
2026-07-18
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-18
NVD
CVE-2026-47870
EUVD
EUVD-2026-45365

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 4 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
vmware avi_load_balancer to 32.1.1 (inc)
vmware avi_load_balancer From 31.1.1 (inc) to 31.2.2 (inc)
vmware avi_load_balancer From 30.1.1 (inc) to 30.2.6 (inc)
vmware avi_load_balancer From 22.1.1 (inc) to 22.1.7 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-269 The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

VMware Avi Load Balancer has a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious authenticated user with network access could potentially execute remote code on the system.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking the installed VMware Avi Load Balancer version against affected releases. Compare your version with the fixed versions listed (32.1.2, 31.2.2-2p3, 30.2.7). If your version falls within the affected ranges, the system is vulnerable. No specific commands are provided in the context for active exploitation detection.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, an attacker could gain elevated privileges or execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or system compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations due to potential exposure of sensitive data.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade affected VMware Avi Load Balancer versions to the latest patched releases (32.1.2, 31.2.2-2p3, 30.2.7, or 22.1.7).

Restrict network access to authenticated users only and enforce least privilege principles.

Monitor for unusual activity or unauthorized code execution attempts.

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