API Access Vulnerability in OpenStack Magnum by OpenStack
CVE-2016-7404
9.8CRITICAL
Summary
OpenStack Magnum inadvertently exposes user credentials through Heat templates utilized when creating instances. These credentials, while intended solely for SSL certificate retrieval, grant users unrestricted API access, enabling them to execute any permitted API operations. This flaw emphasizes the need for stringent credential management and access controls to safeguard against unauthorized actions.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved