CVE-2026-53475
Assisted-migration-agent: tls verification disabled on all vcenter connections
Description
A flaw was found in assisted-migration-agent. The application hardcodes insecure Transport Layer Security (TLS) connections when communicating with vCenter. This vulnerability allows a Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacker to intercept and harvest vCenter administrator credentials. This can lead to unauthorized access to vCenter.
INFO
Published Date :
June 10, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 10, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-53475
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 53f830b8-0a3f-465b-8143-3b8a9948e749 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the assisted-migration-agent to the latest version.
- Configure the agent to use strong TLS configurations.
- Disable all insecure TLS connection methods.
- Rotate any potentially compromised credentials.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-53475.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-53475 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2487232 | |
| https://github.com/kubev2v/assisted-migration-agent/pull/268 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in assisted-migration-agent. The application hardcodes insecure Transport Layer Security (TLS) connections when communicating with vCenter. This vulnerability allows a Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacker to intercept and harvest vCenter administrator credentials. This can lead to unauthorized access to vCenter. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-295 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-53475 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2487232 Added Reference https://github.com/kubev2v/assisted-migration-agent/pull/268