CVE-2026-51083
Medium
Description
Incorrect access control in Proxmox Virtual Environment (PVE) 9.x qemu-server before 9.1.8 and 8.x before 8.4.8 allows users within limited privileges to obtain hashed passwords via the cloudinit/dump API.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.5
Exploit probability—
ProductVirtual Environment (PVE) 9.x qemu-server
PublishedJul 17, 2026
First seenJul 17, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-284Improper access control
How to fix
Update
- Proxmox Virtual Environment (PVE) 9.x qemu-server9.1.8 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Proxmox Virtual Environment (PVE) 9.x qemu-server | No range specified | 9.1.8 |
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