CVE-2026-61398: CWE-116 Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output in Apache Software Foundation Apache CloudStack
Apache CloudStack versions from 4.15.1.0 through 4.20.3.0 and from 4.21.0.0 through 4.22.1.0 contain an improper encoding or escaping of output vulnerability in the UI related to the Instance Reset Password functionality. This vulnerability is identified as CWE-116. The issue is fixed in versions 4.20.3.1 and 4.22.1.1 or later.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-61398 is an improper encoding or escaping of output vulnerability (CWE-116) in the Apache CloudStack UI, specifically when using the Instance Reset Password feature. This flaw affects versions 4.15.1.0 through 4.20.3.0 and 4.21.0.0 through 4.22.1.0. Improper encoding or escaping can lead to security issues such as injection attacks or cross-site scripting if untrusted input is rendered without proper sanitization. The Apache Software Foundation has addressed this vulnerability in versions 4.20.3.1 and 4.22.1.1 and later.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to exploit improper output encoding in the UI during the Instance Reset Password process, potentially leading to injection-based attacks or other security issues related to unescaped output. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache CloudStack to version 4.20.3.1, 4.22.1.1, or later to remediate this vulnerability. No other mitigation or temporary fixes are indicated.
CVE-2026-61398: CWE-116 Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output in Apache Software Foundation Apache CloudStack
Description
Apache CloudStack versions from 4.15.1.0 through 4.20.3.0 and from 4.21.0.0 through 4.22.1.0 contain an improper encoding or escaping of output vulnerability in the UI related to the Instance Reset Password functionality. This vulnerability is identified as CWE-116. The issue is fixed in versions 4.20.3.1 and 4.22.1.1 or later.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-61398 is an improper encoding or escaping of output vulnerability (CWE-116) in the Apache CloudStack UI, specifically when using the Instance Reset Password feature. This flaw affects versions 4.15.1.0 through 4.20.3.0 and 4.21.0.0 through 4.22.1.0. Improper encoding or escaping can lead to security issues such as injection attacks or cross-site scripting if untrusted input is rendered without proper sanitization. The Apache Software Foundation has addressed this vulnerability in versions 4.20.3.1 and 4.22.1.1 and later.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to exploit improper output encoding in the UI during the Instance Reset Password process, potentially leading to injection-based attacks or other security issues related to unescaped output. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache CloudStack to version 4.20.3.1, 4.22.1.1, or later to remediate this vulnerability. No other mitigation or temporary fixes are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-09T08:07:00.350Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a88309eacd9273b4907b86d
Added to database: 08/21/2026, 11:03:58 UTC
Last enriched: 08/21/2026, 11:06:42 UTC
Last updated: 08/21/2026, 20:51:58 UTC
Views: 3
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