Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output vulnerability in Apache CloudStack's UI while using Instance Reset Password functionality. (CVE-2026-61398)
An improper encoding or escaping of output vulnerability exists in Apache CloudStack's UI during the Instance Reset Password functionality. This affects versions from 4.15.1.0 through 4.20.3.0 and from 4.21.0.0 through 4.22.1.0. 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 output encoding or escaping vulnerability (CWE-116) in Apache CloudStack's user interface specifically related to the Instance Reset Password feature. This flaw could allow improper handling of output data, potentially leading to security issues such as cross-site scripting or other injection attacks if exploited. The vulnerability affects Apache CloudStack versions 4.15.1.0 through 4.20.3.0 and 4.21.0.0 through 4.22.1.0. The vendor has addressed the issue 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 or escaping in the UI, which may lead to injection-based attacks such as cross-site scripting. This could compromise the confidentiality or integrity of the user interface when using the Instance Reset Password functionality. No known active exploits in the wild have been reported.
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 specific mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output vulnerability in Apache CloudStack's UI while using Instance Reset Password functionality. (CVE-2026-61398)
Description
An improper encoding or escaping of output vulnerability exists in Apache CloudStack's UI during the Instance Reset Password functionality. This affects versions from 4.15.1.0 through 4.20.3.0 and from 4.21.0.0 through 4.22.1.0. The issue is fixed in versions 4.20.3.1 and 4.22.1.1 or later.
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-61398 is an output encoding or escaping vulnerability (CWE-116) in Apache CloudStack's user interface specifically related to the Instance Reset Password feature. This flaw could allow improper handling of output data, potentially leading to security issues such as cross-site scripting or other injection attacks if exploited. The vulnerability affects Apache CloudStack versions 4.15.1.0 through 4.20.3.0 and 4.21.0.0 through 4.22.1.0. The vendor has addressed the issue 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 or escaping in the UI, which may lead to injection-based attacks such as cross-site scripting. This could compromise the confidentiality or integrity of the user interface when using the Instance Reset Password functionality. No known active exploits in the wild have been reported.
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 specific mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-9xgp-62vf-q3qv
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-61398"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a885f22acd9273b493f8073
Added to database: 08/21/2026, 14:22:26 UTC
Last enriched: 08/21/2026, 14:34:41 UTC
Last updated: 08/21/2026, 20:51:58 UTC
Views: 2
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