CVE-2026-71201
OpenStack Ironic Authorization Bypass via Portgroup Enumeration
Description
In OpenStack Ironic through 38.0.0, a project reader that makes a crafted request to Ironic can return Portgroups assigned to Nodes owned or leased by another project.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 5, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 5, 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 | MEDIUM | 8254265b-2729-46b6-b9e3-3dfca2d5bfca | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenStack Ironic to a version beyond 38.0.0.
- Verify portgroup ownership and lease restrictions.
- Implement stricter authorization checks.
- Apply necessary security patches.
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-2026-71201.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://bugs.launchpad.net/ironic/+bug/2162715 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'OpenStack', 'product': 'Ironic', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.0.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '29.0.6'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '30.0.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '32.0.1'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '33.0.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '35.0.1'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '36.0.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '38.0.0'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description In OpenStack Ironic through 38.0.0, a project reader that makes a crafted request to Ironic can return Portgroups assigned to Nodes owned or leased by another project. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-863 Added Reference https://bugs.launchpad.net/ironic/+bug/2162715