CVE-2026-59799: Apache CloudStack: Missing Privilege Check in Two-Factor Authentication Disable Flow

Published Aug 21, 2026
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Updated

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache CloudStack's Two-factor authentication plugin allowing bypass of the two-factor authentication disable flow.

This issue affects Apache CloudStack: from 4.18.0.0 through 4.20.3.0 and from 4.21.0.0 through 4.22.1.0.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.20.3.1 or 4.22.1.1 or later, which fixes the issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apache CloudStack>=4.18.0.0<=4.20.3.0, >=4.21.0.0<=4.22.1.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache CloudStack to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.20.3.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache CloudStack to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.22.1.1

Event History

Aug 21, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:26 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:26 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which CloudStack deployments need remediation?

Deployments running Apache CloudStack 4.18.0.0 through 4.20.3.0, or 4.21.0.0 through 4.22.1.0, are affected if they use the Two-factor authentication plugin.

2

What must an attacker be able to do to exploit this issue?

The provided information identifies a missing privilege check in the Two-factor authentication plugin's disable flow, allowing that flow to be bypassed. It does not specify the access level, credentials, or network position required.

3

What fixed versions are available?

Upgrade to Apache CloudStack 4.20.3.1 or 4.22.1.1, or a later version. These versions fix the issue.

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