CVE-2026-43003

ironic-python-agent: OpenStack ironic-python-agent: Arbitrary code execution via malicious image

Published May 1, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4743-1 ironic security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6445-1 ironic security update
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-rmxr-45gj-889w OpenStack Ironic Python Agent Includes Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title ironic-python-agent: OpenStack ironic-python-agent: Arbitrary code execution via malicious image
Weaknesses CWE-78
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Important

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Openstack ironic Python Agent
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:openstack:ironic_python_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Openstack ironic Python Agent
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Openstack
Openstack ironic-python-agent
Vendors & Products Openstack
Openstack ironic-python-agent
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description 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.
Weaknesses CWE-829
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Sep 9, 2026, 12:04 PM
Reserved
May 1, 2026, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 1, 2026, 9:16 AM
Modified
Oct 26, 2026, 10:10 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
May 1, 2026, 12:00 AM