CVE-2026-42510: Ironic OpenStack Ironic Is Vulnerable To Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wqpv-c3pp-3m58
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CVSS 6.6
CWE-829
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-42510 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.6) openstack ironic is vulnerable to vulnerability (CWE-829: Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere) affecting Ironic libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves openstack ironic is vulnerable to inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 35.0.1.

CVE-2026-42510 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-42510
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wqpv-c3pp-3m58
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.6
CWE Classification CWE-829: Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere
Affected Product Ironic
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.6

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2026-42510

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Ironic dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

ironic fixed: 35.0.1 
pip install ironic>=35.0.1
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show ironic

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2026-42510, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show ironic

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Ironic in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 35.0.1), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show ironic command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-829: Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere, where the product imports, requires, or includes executable functionality (such as a library) from a source that is outside of the intended control sphere. In Ironic, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

OpenStack Ironic before 35.0.1 allows ipmitool execution in a non-default configuration that has a console interface.

CVE-2026-42510 Affected Ironic Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
35.0.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
ironic
pypi/ironic
PyPI
< 35.0.1
35.0.1

References

NVD — CVE-2026-42510 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42510
bugs.launchpad.net/ironic/+bug/2148331 WEB
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ironic/+bug/2148331
Ironic Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openstack/ironic
Ironic Security Information SECURITY
https://security.openstack.org/ossa/OSSA-2026-008.html
Ironic Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/30/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-42510?
CVE-2026-42510 is a security vulnerability in Ironic involving OpenStack Ironic is Vulnerable to Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere under CWE-829: Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere.
Which Ironic versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 35.0.1 across affected packages: ironic.
What version fixes CVE-2026-42510?
Upgrading to 35.0.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is ironic affected?
Yes, ironic is affected in releases prior to 35.0.1. Upgrade your dependency to 35.0.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-42510?
CVE-2026-42510 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.6 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-42510?
CVE-2026-42510 is classified under CWE-829: Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere (The product imports, requires, or includes executable functionality (such as a library) from a source that is outside of the intended control sphere.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2026-42510?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show ironic'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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  "schema_version" : "1.4.0",
  "id" : "GHSA-wqpv-c3pp-3m58",
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  "published" : "2026-04-28T06:30:29Z",
  "aliases" : [ "CVE-2026-42510" ],
  "summary" : "OpenStack Ironic is Vulnerable to Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere",
  "details" : "OpenStack Ironic before 35.0.1 allows ipmitool execution in a non-default configuration that has a console interface.",
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    "type" : "CVSS_V3",
    "score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H"
  } ],
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    },
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      } ]
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  } ],
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  }, {
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  }, {
    "type" : "PACKAGE",
    "url" : "https://github.com/openstack/ironic"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://security.openstack.org/ossa/OSSA-2026-008.html"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/30/1"
  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
    "cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-829" ],
    "severity" : "MODERATE",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2026-05-06T19:41:11Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : "2026-04-28T06:16:04Z"
  }
}