Apache CloudStack up to 4.20.3.0/4.22.1.0 Two-factor Authentication privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apache CloudStack up to 4.20.3.0/4.22.1.0. This affects an unknown function of the component Two-factor Authentication. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-59799. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache CloudStack up to 4.20.3.0/4.22.1.0. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Two-factor Authentication. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-59799 since 07/07/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 08/22/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading to version 4.20.3.1 or 4.22.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-2962). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Apache CloudStack

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / 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 4.20.3.1/4.22.1.1

Timelineinfo

07/07/2026 CVE reserved
08/21/2026 +45 days Advisory disclosed
08/21/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/22/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-59799 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-59799
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-394072
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-2962 - Apache CloudStack: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 08/21/2026 10:57
Updated: 08/22/2026 07:51
Changes: 08/21/2026 10:57 (55), 08/22/2026 07:51 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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