CVE-2026-90461
OpenStack Ironic Credential Exposure Vulnerability
Description
OpenStack Ironic through 38.0.0 may send a username and password to an unexpected remote host when Image Service is configured for HTTP(S) Basic Authentication.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 11, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 11, 2026, 10:16 p.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
- Review and restrict Image Service HTTP(S) Basic Authentication configuration.
- Update OpenStack Ironic to a version beyond 38.0.0.
- Disable HTTP(S) Basic Authentication if not required.
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-2026-90461.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://bugs.launchpad.net/ironic/+bug/2162816 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenStack Ironic through 38.0.0 may send a username and password to an unexpected remote host when Image Service is configured for HTTP(S) Basic Authentication. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-923 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/90xxx/CVE-2026-90461.json">CVE-2026-90461</a> Added Reference https://bugs.launchpad.net/ironic/+bug/2162816