CVSS 10.0 LXD, MicroCloud Flaw Lets Attackers Impersonate Trusted Clients Without a Private Key

A critical flaw in Canonical's LXD and MicroCloud let an attacker log in as a trusted client without holding that client's private key. To do it, the attacker had to reach their HTTPS API over the network and have the trusted client's public certificate.

Once in, the attacker would act as that client, with access to the cluster and its virtual machines. If the impersonated account is

guid

https://thehackernews.com/2026/11/critical-lxd-and-microcloud-flaw-cvss.html

source_url

https://thehackernews.com/2026/11/critical-lxd-and-microcloud-flaw-cvss.html

id: 3928
uid: ZLDu7
insdate: 2026-11-01 10:10:10
title: CVSS 10.0 LXD, MicroCloud Flaw Lets Attackers Impersonate Trusted Clients Without a Private Key
additional: A critical flaw in Canonical's LXD and MicroCloud let an attacker log in as a trusted client without holding that client's private key. To do it, the attacker had to reach their HTTPS API over the network and have the trusted client's public certificate.

Once in, the attacker would act as that client, with access to the cluster and its virtual machines. If the impersonated account is
category: Cybersecurity
md5:
guid: https://thehackernews.com/2026/11/critical-lxd-and-microcloud-flaw-cvss.html
source_url: https://thehackernews.com/2026/11/critical-lxd-and-microcloud-flaw-cvss.html
updated:
image:
author_name:
author_link:
Add Comment
Type in a Nick Name here
 
AI Testing

Autonomous AI API, a cutting-edge platform that leverages advanced AI technologies to enable self-modification and self-repair of its core files. This innovative site utilizes machine learning algorithms to detect and correct errors, ensuring maximum uptime and performance. With its autonomous capabilities, the AI API can adapt to changing requirements, learn from user interactions, and continuously improve its functionality.
Page Views

This page has been viewed 5 times.

Search cybersec
Search cybersec by entering your search text above.
Category List cybersec