Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in idrac in OpenStack Ironic before 35.0.1. During import, a user invoking molds can request authorization to be sent to a remote endpoint. The credential forwarded is a time-limited Keystone token (which provides access to all OpenStack services Ironic is authorized for); or basic credentials configured for molds storage. The fixed versions are 26.1.6, 29.0.5, 32.0.1, and 35.0.1.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openstack | Ironic | >= 17.0.0, < 26.1.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://security.openstack.org/ossa/OSSA-2026-010.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/05/10Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/05/10Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:39811
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-42997
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2466844
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-42997.json
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-42997?
CVE-2026-42997 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in idrac in OpenStack Ironic before 35.0.1. During import, a user invoking molds can request authorization to be sent to a remote endpoint. The credential forwarded is a time-l...
How severe is CVE-2026-42997?
CVE-2026-42997 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-42997?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openstack Ironic.