Apache CloudStack up to 4.20.1/4.21.x API permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache CloudStack up to 4.20.1/4.21.x. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function createNetworkACL/listNetworkACLs/listResourceDetails/listVirtualMachinesUsageHistory/listVolumesUsageHistory of the component API. The manipulation results in permission. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-59454. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apache CloudStack up to 4.20.1/4.21.x. Affected is the function createNetworkACL/listNetworkACLs/listResourceDetails/listVirtualMachinesUsageHistory/listVolumesUsageHistory of the component API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-275. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In Apache CloudStack, a gap in access control checks affected the APIs - createNetworkACL - listNetworkACLs - listResourceDetails - listVirtualMachinesUsageHistory - listVolumesUsageHistory While these APIs were accessible only to authorized users, insufficient permission validation meant that users could occasionally access information beyond their intended scope. Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache CloudStack 4.20.2.0 or 4.22.0.0, which fixes the issue.

The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-59454. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 11/27/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1222.

Upgrading to version 4.20.2 or 4.22.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-199819). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CloudStack 4.20.2/4.22.0

Timelineinfo

11/27/2025 Advisory disclosed
11/27/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/27/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-59454 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-59454
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-333696
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/27/2025 08:09
Updated: 11/27/2025 17:13
Changes: 11/27/2025 08:09 (53), 11/27/2025 08:10 (1), 11/27/2025 14:53 (1), 11/27/2025 17:13 (1)
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