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CVE-2026-40212: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in OpenStack Skyline

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-40212cvecve-2026-40212cwe-79
Published: Fri Apr 10 2026 (04/10/2026, 00:00:00 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: OpenStack
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 04/17/2026, 12:23:03 UTC

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.

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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

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