CVE-2026-22896
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been reported to affect Network & Virtual Switch.
Overview
CVE-2026-22896 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 15, 2026.
Technical description
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been reported to affect Network & Virtual Switch. If a remote attacker gains an administrator account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to inject malicious code.
We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version:
Network & Virtual Switch in QTS 5.1.8.2823 build 20240712 and later
Network & Virtual Switch in QTS 5.2.1.2930 build 20241025 and later
Network & Virtual Switch in QuTS cloud c5.2.4.3041 build 20250211 and later
Network & Virtual Switch in QuTS hero h5.1.8.2823 build 20240712 and later
Network & Virtual Switch in QuTS hero h5.2.1.2929 build 20241025 and later
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-22896?
CVE-2026-22896 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 15, 2026.
How severe is CVE-2026-22896?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-22896?
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-22896?
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