CVE-2026-54422
OpenStack Ironic Python Agent Credential Disclosure Vulnerability
Description
In OpenStack Ironic Python Agent through 11.5.0, a malicious bootc container, when deployed using ironic-python-agent, may be able to extract the credentials used to download it.
INFO
Published Date :
July 24, 2026, 5:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 24, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| 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 ironic-python-agent to a version later than 11.5.0.
- Ensure bootc containers are trusted before deployment.
- Review credential management practices for container downloads.
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Jul. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/23/4 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://opendev.org/openstack/ironic-python-agent', 'vendor': 'OpenStack', 'product': 'Ironic Python Agent', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.2.0', 'lessThan': '10.2.3', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '11.0.0', 'lessThan': '11.2.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '11.3.0', 'lessThan': '11.5.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description In OpenStack Ironic Python Agent through 11.5.0, a malicious bootc container, when deployed using ironic-python-agent, may be able to extract the credentials used to download it. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-522 Added Reference https://bugs.launchpad.net/ironic-python-agent/+bug/2155826 Added Reference https://security.openstack.org/ossa/OSSA-2026-028.html Added Reference https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/23/4