CVE-2012-4501: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-4501: Citrix Cloud.com CloudStack, and Apache CloudStack pre-release, allows remote attackers to make arbitrary A...

Citrix Cloud.com CloudStack, and Apache CloudStack pre-release, allows remote attackers to make arbitrary API calls by leveraging the system user account, as demonstrated by API calls to delete VMs.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 00:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE concerns a CloudStack configuration flaw that could let a remote attacker perform API actions as the system user. The cited example is deleting virtual machines. Business impact depends on whether any legacy Citrix Cloud.com CloudStack or Apache CloudStack pre-release environment remains in use. Likely exposure is limited to organizations still operating the named 2012-era CloudStack products or pre-release builds. The bundle does not identify exact affected versions. Prioritize systems exposing CloudStack management or API surfaces to untrusted networks. Treat as urgent only if legacy CloudStack is present. Arbitrary administrative API actions can affect service availability and hosted workloads, but evidence is incomplete for modern exposure and active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Inventory any Citrix Cloud.com CloudStack or Apache CloudStack pre-release deployments.; Check the cited CloudStack security announcement and vendor guidance for affected configuration details.; Retire, isolate, or upgrade any legacy affected CloudStack environment..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 19:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 26, 2012, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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