CVE-2026-61399: Apache CloudStack: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in Lock User Function in UI

Published Aug 21, 2026
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Updated

Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output vulnerability in Apache CloudStack's UI while using Lock User Functionality.

This issue affects Apache CloudStack: from 4.20.0.0 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>=4.20.0.0<=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·08:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:25 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which CloudStack releases need to be remediated?

The affected release ranges are 4.20.0.0 through 4.20.3.0 and 4.21.0.0 through 4.22.1.0. Upgrade to 4.20.3.1, 4.22.1.1, or a later version.

2

Is the issue limited to a particular CloudStack UI workflow?

Yes. The vulnerability is in the UI's Lock User functionality, where output is improperly encoded or escaped.

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