Apache CloudStack: Incomplete Cleanup
CVE-2025-66467 is a high-severity incomplete cleanup vulnerability in Apache CloudStack from Apache, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected Apache CloudStack versions: 4.19.0.0 through 4.20.2.0; 4.21.0.0 through 4.22.0.0. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Cloudstack to 4.20.3.0 or 4.22.0.1, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
- Read the advisory on lists.apache.org for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache | Apache CloudStack | 4.19.0.0 through 4.20.2.0; 4.21.0.0 through 4.22.0.0 | Not stated |
| Apache | Cloudstack | 4.19.0.0 up to, but not including, 4.20.3.0; 4.21.0.0 up to, but not including, 4.22.0.1 | 4.20.3.0, 4.22.0.1 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.0 | High | CNA (apache.org) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.1 | High | NVD |
Official description
Missing MinIO policy cleanup on bucket deletion via Apache CloudStack allows users to retain access to buckets which they previously owned. If another user creates a new bucket with the same name, the previous owners can gain unauthorized read and write access to it by using the previously generated access and secret keys. Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache CloudStack versions 4.20.3.0 or 4.22.0.1, or later, which fixes this issue.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Incomplete Cleanup
The product does not properly clean up and remove temporary or supporting resources after they have been used.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Temporary files and other supporting resources should be deleted/released immediately after they are no longer needed.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
Third-party and government advisories
- openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/09/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Other vulnerabilities in Apache CloudStack
- 7.5 High severity
- 8.1 High severity
- 7.2 High severity
- 9.1 Critical severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 9.1 Critical severity
Recent Incomplete Cleanup vulnerabilities
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 8.2 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 9.2 Critical severity
- 7.5 High severity
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