Vulnerability Description
OpenStack Ironic before 29.0.1 can write unintended files to a target node disk during image handling (if a deployment was performed via the API). A malicious project assigned as a node owner can provide a path to any local file (readable by ironic-conductor), which may then be written to the target node disk. This is difficult to exploit in practice, because a node deployed in this manner should never reach the ACTIVE state, but it still represents a danger in environments running with non-default, insecure configurations such as with automated cleaning disabled. The fixed versions are 24.1.3, 26.1.1, and 29.0.1.
CVSS Score
LOW
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ironic/+bug/2107847
- https://security.openstack.org/ossa/OSSA-2025-001.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/05/08/1
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-44021?
CVE-2025-44021 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.8 (LOW). OpenStack Ironic before 29.0.1 can write unintended files to a target node disk during image handling (if a deployment was performed via the API). A malicious project assigned as a node owner can prov...
How severe is CVE-2025-44021?
CVE-2025-44021 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-44021?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.