CVE-2026-40212
OpenStack Skyline DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Description
OpenStack Skyline before 5.0.1, 6.0.0, and 7.0.0 has a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the console because document.write is used unsafely, which is relevant in scenarios where administrators use the console web interface to view instance console logs.
INFO
Published Date :
April 10, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 10, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-40212
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
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affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 8254265b-2729-46b6-b9e3-3dfca2d5bfca | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenStack Skyline to a non-vulnerable version.
- Avoid using the console web interface for sensitive logs.
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-2026-40212.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://bugs.launchpad.net/skyline-console/+bug/2138575 | |
| https://review.opendev.org/973351 | |
| https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/09/30 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-40212 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-40212
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenStack Skyline before 5.0.1, 6.0.0, and 7.0.0 has a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the console because document.write is used unsafely, which is relevant in scenarios where administrators use the console web interface to view instance console logs. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://bugs.launchpad.net/skyline-console/+bug/2138575 Added Reference https://review.opendev.org/973351 Added Reference https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/09/30