CVE-2026-54423
OpenStack Ironic IPMI Access Control Bypass
Description
In OpenStack Ironic before 37.0.1, an Ironic user with the ability to deploy nodes using the IPMI management interface can maliciously use the send_raw step to send arbitrary IPMI commands to a node, bypassing Ironic's access control.
INFO
Published Date :
July 10, 2026, 4:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 10, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 8254265b-2729-46b6-b9e3-3dfca2d5bfca | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenStack Ironic to version 37.0.1.
- Ensure IPMI access controls are correctly configured.
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-2026-54423.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://bugs.launchpad.net/ironic/+bug/2150458 | |
| https://security.openstack.org/ossa/OSSA-2026-025.html | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/08/3 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Jul. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/08/3 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'OpenStack', 'modules': ['ipmi'], 'product': 'Ironic', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '22.1.0', 'lessThan': '29.0.6', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '30.0.0', 'lessThan': '32.0.2', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '32.0.0', 'lessThan': '35.0.2', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '36.0.0', 'lessThan': '37.0.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description In OpenStack Ironic before 37.0.1, an Ironic user with the ability to deploy nodes using the IPMI management interface can maliciously use the send_raw step to send arbitrary IPMI commands to a node, bypassing Ironic's access control. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H Added CWE CWE-424 Added Reference https://bugs.launchpad.net/ironic/+bug/2150458 Added Reference https://security.openstack.org/ossa/OSSA-2026-025.html