CVE-2026-49299

CVE-2026-49299 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3. 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-863.

Key facts

Description

In OpenStack Neutron before 28.0.1, the tagging controller enforces plural policy action names on single-tag write operations while the defined policy rules use singular names. The mismatched names evaluate as allowed under the default policy, permitting a project reader to create and update tags on same-project resources. Deployments running Neutron 26.0.0 or later are affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-49299?
In OpenStack Neutron before 28.0.1, the tagging controller enforces plural policy action names on single-tag write operations while the defined policy rules use singular names. The mismatched names evaluate as allowed under the default policy, permitting a project reader to create and update tags on same-project resources. Deployments running Neutron 26.0.0 or later are affected.
How severe is CVE-2026-49299?
CVE-2026-49299 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2026-49299 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-49299?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-49299 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-49299 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-33074.
When was CVE-2026-49299 published?
CVE-2026-49299 was published on 2026-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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