OpenStack Ironic up to 26.1.5/29.0.4/32.0.0/35.0.0 idrac resource transfer

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in OpenStack Ironic up to 26.1.5/29.0.4/32.0.0/35.0.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the component idrac. The manipulation results in resource transfer. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-42997. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in OpenStack Ironic up to 26.1.5/29.0.4/32.0.0/35.0.0. Affected is an unknown part of the component idrac. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource transfer vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-669. The product does not properly transfer a resource/behavior to another sphere, or improperly imports a resource/behavior from another sphere, in a manner that provides unintended control over that resource. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-42997 since 05/01/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 312300 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-42997), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 26.1.6, 29.0.5, 32.0.1 or 35.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at CNNVD (CNNVD-202605-762), Tenable (312300) and EUVD (EUVD-2026-27428). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 7.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource transfer
CWE: CWE-669
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 312300
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-42997

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Ironic 26.1.6/29.0.5/32.0.1/35.0.1

Timelineinfo

05/01/2026 CVE reserved
05/05/2026 +4 days Advisory disclosed
05/05/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/07/2026 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: openstack.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-42997 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-42997
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-361224
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CNNVD: CNNVD-202605-762 - OpenStack Ironic 安全漏洞

Entryinfo

Created: 05/05/2026 21:47
Updated: 05/07/2026 19:22
Changes: 05/05/2026 21:47 (64), 05/06/2026 01:30 (1), 05/06/2026 14:05 (2), 05/07/2026 19:22 (6)
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