CVE-2026-48681 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Q: What is CVE-2026-48681?

CVE-2026-48681 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). OpenStack Ironic through before 35.0.2 allows file overwrite via directory traversal during deployment with a crafted ISO image.

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-48681?

CVE-2026-48681 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-48681?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openstack Ironic.

Vulnerability Description

OpenStack Ironic through before 35.0.2 allows file overwrite via directory traversal during deployment with a crafted ISO image.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openstack	Ironic	>= 17.0.0, < 26.1.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-23

References

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ironic/+bug/2148333Issue TrackingMitigation
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/03/12Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/03/12Mailing ListThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-48681?

CVE-2026-48681 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). OpenStack Ironic through before 35.0.2 allows file overwrite via directory traversal during deployment with a crafted ISO image.

How severe is CVE-2026-48681?

CVE-2026-48681 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-48681?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openstack Ironic.