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CVE-2026-42997: An issue was discovered in idrac in OpenStack Ironic before 35.0.1.

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.

HighCVSS 7.7Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This flaw can leak sensitive OpenStack credentials when an authorized user triggers a specific Ironic iDRAC import workflow. The leaked token is time-limited but may let an attacker access every OpenStack service that Ironic can access. Basic credentials for molds storage may also be exposed.

Executive priority

Treat as high priority for OpenStack environments running Ironic. The main business risk is credential exposure that may broaden access across cloud services authorized to Ironic.

Technical view

OpenStack Ironic before fixed releases mishandles authorization forwarding during idrac molds import. A low-privileged authenticated user can cause credentials to be sent to a remote endpoint. Impact is confidentiality only, with scope change, high confidentiality impact, and no integrity or availability impact in the CVSS vector.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in OpenStack Ironic deployments using affected versions and the idrac molds import path, especially where non-administrative users can invoke molds imports.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show KEV listing or cited active exploitation. Exploitation requires low privileges, network access, and no user interaction, but depends on access to the relevant Ironic import capability.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports CWE-201 and CWE-669: credentials cross trust boundaries during idrac molds import. The bundle names fixed upstream versions but does not include exploit details or independent exploitation reports.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade Ironic to 26.1.6, 29.0.5, 32.0.1, 35.0.1, or later fixed versions.
  • Check OpenStack and distribution vendor advisories for packaged update availability.
  • Restrict access to idrac molds import functions until fixed.
  • Review and rotate exposed Keystone tokens or molds storage credentials if compromise is suspected.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory OpenStack Ironic versions across controllers and bare-metal services.
  • Confirm deployments are on a listed fixed version or vendor-patched equivalent.
  • Identify whether idrac molds import is enabled or exposed to non-administrative users.
  • Review recent imports for unexpected remote endpoints receiving authorization material.
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Confidence
high
Sources
8

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CWE-201: Information exposure and cloud metadata lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.7 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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2CVSS vectors
5Timeline events
3ADP providers
7Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

2 official scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.7CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N3.14mitre
7.7CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N3.14redhat-SADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.7High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2026-42997Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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  1. CVE reservedCVE Program

    The CVE ID was reserved by the assigning CNA.

  2. ADP timelineredhat-SADP

    Made public.

  3. CVE publishedCVE Program

    The CVE record was published.

  4. ADP timelineredhat-SADP

    Reported to Red Hat.

  5. CVE updatedCVE Program

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ADP provider summaries

CISA-ADPCISA ADP Vulnrichment
other:ssvc
CVECVE Program Container
redhat-SADPOpenStack Ironic: OpenStack Ironic: Information disclosure via credential forwarding during mold import
other:Red Hat severity ratingcvssV3_1
  • 2026-05-05T19:01:17.710Z: Reported to Red Hat.
  • 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z: Made public.

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
OpenStackIronic17.0.0, 27.0.0, 30.0.0, 33.0.0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-201CWE-669

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