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Exploited VMware bugs found with LLMs in penetration testing

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31 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Security consultants used a large language model (LLM) combined with binary analysis tools to discover two critical remote code execution vulnerabilities in VMware's vCenter Server Appliance, enabling root access. These vulnerabilities are already actively exploited in the wild and patches are difficult to apply without causing issues.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity.

◆ The Wire takeaway

AI-augmented penetration testing now unearths critical vulnerabilities in heavily defended enterprise software faster than traditional methods. You should integrate LLM tools into your security audits immediately to avoid missing high-risk exploits.

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