CVE-2026-66138
OpenStack Ironic Python Agent Command Injection Vulnerability
Description
In OpenStack Ironic Python Agent through 11.6.0, a project-scoped user with the manager role can achieve arbitrary code execution on a running Ironic-Python-Agent via a maliciously constructed configuration, because the value of ntp_server is passed to a shell.
INFO
Published Date :
July 24, 2026, 5:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 24, 2026, 5:16 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 Python Agent to a new version.
- Apply vendor patches for affected component.
- Sanitize input values before passing to shell.
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-2026-66138.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://bugs.launchpad.net/ironic-python-agent/+bug/2160050 | |
| https://security.openstack.org/ossa/OSSA-2026-027.html |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'OpenStack', 'product': 'Ironic Python Agent', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '11.6.0', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '11.3.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '11.5.1'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '11.0.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '11.2.1'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.0.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '10.2.3'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description In OpenStack Ironic Python Agent through 11.6.0, a project-scoped user with the manager role can achieve arbitrary code execution on a running Ironic-Python-Agent via a maliciously constructed configuration, because the value of ntp_server is passed to a shell. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-78 Added Reference https://bugs.launchpad.net/ironic-python-agent/+bug/2160050 Added Reference https://security.openstack.org/ossa/OSSA-2026-027.html