CVE-2026-25199
Apache CloudStack: Proxmox Extension Allows Unauthorized Cross-Tenant Instance Access
Description
Instances deployed via the Proxmox extension allow unauthorized access to instances belonging to other tenants. This issue affects Apache CloudStack: from 4.21.0.0 through 4.22.0.0. The Proxmox extension for CloudStack improperly uses a user-editable instance setting, proxmox_vmid, to associate CloudStack instances with Proxmox virtual machines. Because this value is not restricted or validated against tenant ownership and Proxmox VM IDs are predictable, a non-privileged attacker can modify the setting to reference a VM belonging to another account. This allows unauthorized cross-tenant access and enables full control over the targeted VM, including starting, stopping, and destroying the virtual machine. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.22.0.1, which fixes this issue. As a workaround for the existing installations, editing of the proxmox_vmid instance detail by users can be prevented by adding this detail name to the global configuration parameter - user.vm.denied.details.
INFO
Published Date :
May 8, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 9, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Upgrade to version 4.22.0.1.
- Prevent proxmox_vmid edits via global configuration.
- Add proxmox_vmid to user.vm.denied.details.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-25199.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/n8mt5b7wkpysstb8w7rr9f02kc5cq2xm | Mailing List Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/09/7 |
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
May. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/09/7 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:cloudstack:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 4.21.0.0 up to (excluding) 4.22.0.1 Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread/n8mt5b7wkpysstb8w7rr9f02kc5cq2xm Types: Mailing List, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Instances deployed via the Proxmox extension allow unauthorized access to instances belonging to other tenants. This issue affects Apache CloudStack: from 4.21.0.0 through 4.22.0.0. The Proxmox extension for CloudStack improperly uses a user-editable instance setting, proxmox_vmid, to associate CloudStack instances with Proxmox virtual machines. Because this value is not restricted or validated against tenant ownership and Proxmox VM IDs are predictable, a non-privileged attacker can modify the setting to reference a VM belonging to another account. This allows unauthorized cross-tenant access and enables full control over the targeted VM, including starting, stopping, and destroying the virtual machine. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.22.0.1, which fixes this issue. As a workaround for the existing installations, editing of the proxmox_vmid instance detail by users can be prevented by adding this detail name to the global configuration parameter - user.vm.denied.details. Added CWE CWE-200 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/n8mt5b7wkpysstb8w7rr9f02kc5cq2xm