OpenStack Ironic up to 29.0.5/32.0.1/35.0.1/37.0.0 Authorization improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in OpenStack Ironic up to 29.0.5/32.0.1/35.0.1/37.0.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component Authorization. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-44918. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenStack Ironic up to 29.0.5/32.0.1/35.0.1/37.0.0. It has been declared as very critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Authorization. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

OpenStack Ironic through before 37.0.1 allows creation or modification of nodes cross-project without authorization.

The advisory is available at bugs.launchpad.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-44918 since 05/08/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/10/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1548.002 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 29.0.6, 32.0.2, 35.0.2 or 37.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Upgrade: Ironic 29.0.6/32.0.2/35.0.2/37.0.1

Timelineinfo

05/08/2026 CVE reserved
07/10/2026 +63 days Advisory disclosed
07/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: openstack.org

Advisory: bugs.launchpad.net
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-44918 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-44918
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-377386

Entryinfo

Created: 07/10/2026 06:09
Changes: 07/10/2026 06:09 (54)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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