CVE-2026-90461 — MEDIUM (6.3)

Vulnerability Description

OpenStack Ironic through 38.0.0 may send a username and password to an unexpected remote host when Image Service is configured for HTTP(S) Basic Authentication.

CVSS Score

6.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-923

References

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ironic/+bug/2162816

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-90461?

CVE-2026-90461 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). OpenStack Ironic through 38.0.0 may send a username and password to an unexpected remote host when Image Service is configured for HTTP(S) Basic Authentication.

How severe is CVE-2026-90461?

CVE-2026-90461 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-90461?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.