PatchTheCVECVE-2026-22896: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been reported to affect Network & Virtual Switch
CVE-2026-22896 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.2) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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 QuT
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.2 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | Passive |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 70%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2026-10-15 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-15 |
Last updated 2026-10-15 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-22896?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-22896 being exploited?
CVE-2026-22896 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-22896 affect?
CVE-2026-22896 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.2). 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 t
How urgent is CVE-2026-22896?
Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.