Authorization Misconfiguration Vulnerability in OpenStack Ironic by Dell
CVE-2026-42997

7.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Openstack
Status
Ironic
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-42997?

A vulnerability exists in OpenStack Ironic prior to version 35.0.1 that allows a user to trigger authorization requests sent to remote endpoints during import processes. This issue involves the potential exposure of a time-limited Keystone token, granting access to all services authorized for OpenStack Ironic, or basic credentials for mold storage. Fixed versions include 26.1.6, 29.0.5, 32.0.1, and 35.0.1.

Affected Version(s)

Ironic 17.0.0 < 26.1.6

Ironic 27.0.0 < 29.0.5

Ironic 30.0.0 < 32.0.1

References

https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/05/10
https://security.openstack.org/ossa/OSSA-2026-010.html

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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