How severe is CVE-2026-42997?

CVE-2026-42997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-42997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-42997?

CVE-2026-42997 affects Openstack Ironic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-42997?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-42997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-42997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-27428.

When was CVE-2026-42997 published?

CVE-2026-42997 was published on 2026-05-05 and last updated on 2026-07-08.

CVE-2026-42997

CVE-2026-42997 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openstack Ironic with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-669.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-27428
Weakness: CWE-669
Affected product: Openstack Ironic
Published: 2026-05-05
Last modified: 2026-07-08

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-42997?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-42997?: CVE-2026-42997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-42997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-42997?: CVE-2026-42997 affects Openstack Ironic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-42997?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-42997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-42997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-27428.
When was CVE-2026-42997 published?: CVE-2026-42997 was published on 2026-05-05 and last updated on 2026-07-08.

References

Affected products (1)

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