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CVE-2026-61400 evidence review

Apache Software Foundation Apache CloudStack, cloudstack

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache CloudStack's run and get diagnostics functionality for the system VMs and virtual routers. An authenticated user holding the permissions required to invoke either `getDiagnosticsData` or `runDiagnostics` can achieve arbitrary command execution on the system VM and/or Virtual Router instances, with commands running as root (or as the diagnostics-process user, at minimum). This represents a full compromise of the affected instance and, depending on network segmentation, may provide a fo...

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ProductApache Software Foundation Apache CloudStack, cloudstack
Affected versions>= 4.14.0.0 <= 4.20.3.0, >= 4.21.0.0 <= 4.22.1.0, >= 4.20.0.0 < 4.20.3.1, >= 4.21.0.0 < 4.22.1.1
Fixed versions4.20.3.1, 4.22.1.1
Priority basisReview · CVSS 8.8 · EPSS -
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Identify the product and installed version

Record whether Apache Software Foundation Apache CloudStack, cloudstack is present, where it is installed, and which interfaces are exposed.

  • Record the product name, package or appliance identifier, and installed version.
  • Identify internet-facing, administrative, API, and internal access paths.
  • Preserve the pre-change configuration and relevant service logs.
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Compare the affected range

Use the current record as an identification aid: >= 4.14.0.0 <= 4.20.3.0, >= 4.21.0.0 <= 4.22.1.0, >= 4.20.0.0 < 4.20.3.1, >= 4.21.0.0 < 4.22.1.1. Resolve incomplete inventory results before deciding that an asset is unaffected.

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Verify the authoritative remediation source

Open the linked source material and locate a direct vendor advisory for this CVE. Confirm the supported fixed release and product-specific update path before making a production change.

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