Severity: CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8)
A recently disclosed critical Linux Kernel vulnerability affecting KVM virtualization hosts requires an immediate kernel security update.
To protect all customer services, we will be performing an emergency maintenance which requires a host server reboot.
Maintenance Information
| Reason | Critical Linux Kernel Security Update (CVE-2026-53359) |
| Date | Publicly disclosed (Published): 16 June 2026 |
| Expected Downtime | Approximately 15–30 minutes |
| Affected Services | Websites, Email, SSH, FTP, Control Panel, and other hosted services. |
Why is a Reboot Required?
This vulnerability exists within the operating system kernel itself. While the security update can be installed immediately, the protection only becomes active after the physical host has been rebooted.
This maintenance is essential to ensure the continued security and stability of all customer virtual machines and hosting services.
All services will automatically resume once the maintenance has been completed successfully.
CVE-2026-53359 ("Januscape") is a critical Linux Kernel KVM vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8. The issue has been addressed by Linux kernel maintainers and operating system vendors through updated kernel packages. Applying the kernel update and rebooting the host is the recommended permanent solution.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we perform this important security maintenance.
Xisto Support Team
Duminică, Iulie 26, 2026
