CVE-2026-40212: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in OpenStack Skyline
OpenStack Skyline before 5.0.1, 6.0.0, and 7.0.0 has a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the console because document.write is used unsafely, which is relevant in scenarios where administrators use the console web interface to view instance console logs.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
OpenStack Skyline contains a DOM-based XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) in its console web interface due to unsafe use of document.write. This affects versions prior to 5.0.1, 6.0.0, and 7.0.0. The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts when administrators view instance console logs, potentially impacting confidentiality and integrity. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.4 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity. No patch or official remediation level has been published yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the administrator's browser session when viewing instance console logs. This may lead to partial disclosure or modification of sensitive information accessible via the console interface. There is no impact on availability reported. No known exploits are currently observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, administrators should exercise caution when accessing instance console logs and consider limiting access to trusted users only. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is recommended.
CVE-2026-40212: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in OpenStack Skyline
Description
OpenStack Skyline before 5.0.1, 6.0.0, and 7.0.0 has a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the console because document.write is used unsafely, which is relevant in scenarios where administrators use the console web interface to view instance console logs.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.4medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
OpenStack Skyline contains a DOM-based XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) in its console web interface due to unsafe use of document.write. This affects versions prior to 5.0.1, 6.0.0, and 7.0.0. The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts when administrators view instance console logs, potentially impacting confidentiality and integrity. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.4 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity. No patch or official remediation level has been published yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the administrator's browser session when viewing instance console logs. This may lead to partial disclosure or modification of sensitive information accessible via the console interface. There is no impact on availability reported. No known exploits are currently observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, administrators should exercise caution when accessing instance console logs and consider limiting access to trusted users only. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d8c0ed1cc7ad14daa3535c
Added to database: 4/10/2026, 9:20:45 AM
Last enriched: 4/17/2026, 12:23:03 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 8:43:20 AM
Views: 53
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.