CVE-2026-59654
Apache CloudStack: DoS caused by database connections leak
Description
Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability in Apache CloudStack's scoped global configuration functionality. It affects different modules and plugins of the CloudStack management server, including Quota, Host-HA, etc., and may lead to eventual denial of service (DoS) scenario for the management server. This issue affects Apache CloudStack: from 4.7.0 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.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 21, 2026, 1:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 21, 2026, 1:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | f0158376-9dc2-43b6-827c-5f631a4d8d09 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade Apache CloudStack to version 4.20.3.1 or later.
- Upgrade Apache CloudStack to version 4.22.1.1 or later.
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-2026-59654.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/7cgf37clcpjj4g2hl7rnyoq1th3ht9r4 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Apache Software Foundation', 'product': 'Apache CloudStack', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.7.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '4.20.3.0'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.21.0.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '4.22.1.0'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability in Apache CloudStack's scoped global configuration functionality. It affects different modules and plugins of the CloudStack management server, including Quota, Host-HA, etc., and may lead to eventual denial of service (DoS) scenario for the management server. This issue affects Apache CloudStack: from 4.7.0 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-772 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/7cgf37clcpjj4g2hl7rnyoq1th3ht9r4