CVE-2026-59657
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Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in Apache CloudStack

Publication date: 2026-08-21

Last updated on: 2026-08-21

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability in Apache CloudStack with AsyncJob storage in the database. This issue affects Apache CloudStack: from 4.0.0 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.

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Published
2026-08-21
Last Modified
2026-08-21
Generated
2026-08-21
AI Q&A
2026-08-21
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-59657
EUVD
EUVD-2026-63843

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Vendor Product Version / Range
apache cloudstack From 4.0.0 (inc) to 4.22.1.0 (inc)
apache cloudstack 4.20.3.1
apache cloudstack 4.22.1.1

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CWE-312 The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves sensitive information being stored in plaintext within the database due to AsyncJob storage in Apache CloudStack. It affects versions from 4.0.0 through 4.20.3.0 and 4.21.0.0 through 4.22.1.0.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could potentially access stored sensitive data if they gain access to the database. This may lead to unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability likely violates requirements for protecting sensitive data under GDPR and HIPAA, as storing data in cleartext is not compliant with their security standards.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache CloudStack to version 4.20.3.1 or 4.22.1.1 or later to fix the vulnerability.

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