How severe is CVE-2026-48681?

CVE-2026-48681 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-48681 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-48681?

CVE-2026-48681 affects Openstack Ironic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-48681?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-48681 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-48681 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-34203.

When was CVE-2026-48681 published?

CVE-2026-48681 was published on 2026-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-48681

CVE-2026-48681 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openstack Ironic with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-23.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-34203
Weakness: CWE-23
Affected product: Openstack Ironic
Published: 2026-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenStack Ironic through before 35.0.2 allows file overwrite via directory traversal during deployment with a crafted ISO image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-48681?: OpenStack Ironic through before 35.0.2 allows file overwrite via directory traversal during deployment with a crafted ISO image.
How severe is CVE-2026-48681?: CVE-2026-48681 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-48681 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-48681?: CVE-2026-48681 affects Openstack Ironic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48681?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-48681 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-48681 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-34203.
When was CVE-2026-48681 published?: CVE-2026-48681 was published on 2026-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openstack:ironic:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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