CVE-2026-61398: cloudstack Improper Encoding — Fix

Description

Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output vulnerability in Apache CloudStack's UI while using Instance Reset Password functionality. This issue affects Apache CloudStack: from 4.15.1.0 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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0032

Probability of exploitation

0.25%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-116 CWE-116

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	cloudstack	4.15.1.0 — 4.20.3.1
apache	cloudstack	4.21.0.0 — 4.22.1.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://lists.apache.org/thread/g6cwddtjrwbh1d56wjz4cfp3fzfm4kbc

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-61398? +

Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output vulnerability in Apache CloudStack's UI while using Instance Reset Password functionality. This issue affects Apache CloudStack: from 4.15.1.0 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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-61398? +

CVE-2026-61398 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0032, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-61398? +

CVE-2026-61398 affects products from apache, specifically: cloudstack. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-61398? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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