Authentication and TLS Vulnerability in BMCtest by OpenShift Metal3
CVE-2026-71568

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Openshift-metal3

Status
Bmctest
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-71568?

BMCtest by OpenShift Metal3 is vulnerable as Ironic can be initiated without proper authentication and TLS protection during tests. This flaw requires an attacker to exploit a narrow timing window, making it complex to execute successfully. The lack of adequate safeguards increases the risk of unauthorized access and potential data exposure.

Affected Version(s)

bmctest 0 <= 9ddd432

bmctest 153aefb

References

https://github.com/openshift-metal3/bmctest/security/advi...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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