CVE-2026-43003

An issue was discovered in OpenStack ironic-python-agent 1.0.0 through 11.5.0. Ironic Python Agent (IPA) sometimes executes grub-install from within a chroot of the deployed partition image, leading to code execution in the case of a malicious image.

CVSS v3 8.0 HIGH

8.0^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.3 / Impact : 6.0

Attack Vector ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ironic-python-agent/+bug/2148310	Issue Tracking
https://github.com/openstack/ironic-python-agent/blob/236b33abffe6688afc39c21e351cc3889b3db2dd/ironic_python_agent/efi_utils.py#L134-L139	Product
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/16/11
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:51038
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:57801
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:60446
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:60454
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-43003
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2464306
https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-43003.json

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:openstack:ironic_python_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-05-01 09:16

Updated : 2026-09-09 13:20

NVD link : CVE-2026-43003

Mitre link : CVE-2026-43003

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-43003

JSON object : View

Products Affected

openstack

ironic_python_agent

CWE

CWE-829

Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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