OpenStack Nova up to 31.3.0/32.2.0/33.0.1 Server Create API resource transfer

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in OpenStack Nova up to 31.3.0/32.2.0/33.0.1. This affects an unknown part of the component Server Create API. Such manipulation leads to resource transfer. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-46448. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in OpenStack Nova up to 31.3.0/32.2.0/33.0.1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Server Create API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource transfer vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In OpenStack Nova before 33.0.2, the server create API does not strip certain hint data. The resulting instance has no Placement allocation.

The advisory is available at bugs.launchpad.net. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-46448 since 05/14/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 31.3.1, 32.2.1 or 33.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-37218). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 5.4
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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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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Nova 31.3.1/32.2.1/33.0.2

Timelineinfo

05/14/2026 CVE reserved
06/16/2026 +33 days Advisory disclosed
06/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: openstack.org

Advisory: bugs.launchpad.net
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-46448 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-46448
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-371450
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/16/2026 22:15
Updated: 06/17/2026 01:32
Changes: 06/16/2026 22:15 (64), 06/17/2026 01:32 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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