5.9
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-48681
OpenStack Ironic Directory Traversal File Overwrite
Description

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

INFO

Published Date :

June 4, 2026, 4:17 a.m.

Last Modified :

June 4, 2026, 4:17 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-48681 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Openstack ironic
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 8254265b-2729-46b6-b9e3-3dfca2d5bfca
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update OpenStack Ironic to a fixed version to prevent unauthorized file overwrites.
  • Update OpenStack Ironic to version 35.0.2 or later.
  • Review deployment configurations for security.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-48681.

URL Resource
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ironic/+bug/2148333
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/03/12
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jun. 04, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description OpenStack Ironic through before 35.0.2 allows file overwrite via directory traversal during deployment with a crafted ISO image.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-23
    Added Reference https://bugs.launchpad.net/ironic/+bug/2148333
    Added Reference https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/03/12
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