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CVE-2024-32498: An issue was discovered in OpenStack Cinder through 24.0.0, Glance before 28.0.2, and Nova before 29.0.3

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CVE-2024-32498 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting cinder, glance, nova. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in OpenStack Cinder through 24.0.0, Glance before 28.0.2, and Nova before 29.0.3. Arbitrary file access can occur via custom QCOW2 external data. By supplying a crafted QCOW2 image that references a specific data file path, an authenticated user may convince systems to return a copy of that file's contents from the server, resulting in unauthorized access to potentially sensitive data. All Cinder and Nova deployments are a

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.5 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-552
Published2024-07-05
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openstack

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

openstack cinder UPGRADE
Affected: < 22.1.3 · >= 23.0.0 and < 23.1.1 · 24.0.0
Fixed in: 22.1.3, 23.1.1
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 23.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy cinder || rpm -q cinder || cinder --version
2. UPGRADE to 22.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cinder
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade cinder
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 23.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison cinder sudo apt install cinder=<VERSION_BEFORE_23.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold cinder
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list cinder sudo dnf downgrade cinder-<VERSION_BEFORE_23.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add cinder
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
openstack glance UPGRADE
Affected: < 26.0.1 · >= 28.0.0 and < 28.0.2 · 27.0.0
Fixed in: 26.0.1, 28.0.2
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 27.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy glance || rpm -q glance || glance --version
2. UPGRADE to 26.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade glance
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade glance
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 27.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison glance sudo apt install glance=<VERSION_BEFORE_27.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold glance
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list glance sudo dnf downgrade glance-<VERSION_BEFORE_27.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add glance
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
openstack nova UPGRADE
Affected: < 27.3.1 · >= 28.0.0 and < 28.1.1 · >= 29.0.0 and < 29.0.3
Fixed in: 27.3.1, 28.1.1, 29.0.3
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 28.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy nova || rpm -q nova || nova --version
2. UPGRADE to 27.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nova
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade nova
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 28.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison nova sudo apt install nova=<VERSION_BEFORE_28.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold nova
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list nova sudo dnf downgrade nova-<VERSION_BEFORE_28.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add nova
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-32498?

cinder: upgrade to 22.1.3, 23.1.1; glance: upgrade to 26.0.1, 28.0.2; nova: upgrade to 27.3.1, 28.1.1, 29.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-32498 being exploited?

CVE-2024-32498 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-32498 affect?

CVE-2024-32498 affects cinder, glance, nova. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). An issue was discovered in OpenStack Cinder through 24.0.0, Glance before 28.0.2, and Nova before 29.0.3. Arbitrary file access can occur via custom QCOW2 external data. By supplying a crafted QCOW2 image that references a specific data fil

How urgent is CVE-2024-32498?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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