VMware Releases April 2022 Cumulative Security Update for vRealize Automation and vRealize Orchestrator
On April 21, 2022, VMware released a cumulative security update for vRealize Automation 7.6 and vRealize Orchestrator 7.6. This update includes patches for various platform components that may be flagged by vulnerability scanners while scanning virtual appliances. As this is a cumulative update, all previously updated components are included in this release.
The following RPM packages will be deployed during the update process:
While VMware does not provide detailed release notes for these cumulative security updates, based on the contents of the update script, the above RPM packages will be deployed during the update process.
Important Update Information
It is important to note that both vRealize Automation 7.6 and vRealize Orchestrator 7.6 will reach End of General Support on September 1, 2022. This means that VMware will no longer provide technical support, security updates, or bug fixes for these products after this date. If you haven’t already started upgrading to vRealize Automation 8, you should get started as soon as possible.
Upgrading to vRealize Automation 8
To upgrade to vRealize Automation 8, follow these steps:
1. Download the update from the VMware Product Patches site at
2. Select vRealize Automation from the product selection list and 7.6.0 from the version selection list.
3. Search for “vRealize Automation” in the search bar and select the latest update.
4. Click on the “Get Notified of Future Posts” button to receive updates on any future releases.
5. Follow the instructions provided by VMware to complete the upgrade.
Conclusion
VMware has released a cumulative security update for vRealize Automation 7.6 and vRealize Orchestrator 7.6, which includes patches for various platform components that may be flagged by vulnerability scanners while scanning virtual appliances. This is a critical update that all customers should install as soon as possible to ensure the security of their vRealize Automation and vRealize Orchestrator environments. Additionally, with both products reaching End of General Support on September 1, 2022, it is important to start upgrading to vRealize Automation 8 as soon as possible to avoid any potential disruptions or security risks.