PatchTheCVECVE-2026-54422: In OpenStack Ironic Python Agent through 11.5.0, a malicious bootc container, when deployed using ironic-pytho
CVE-2026-54422 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In OpenStack Ironic Python Agent through 11.5.0, a malicious bootc container, when deployed using ironic-python-agent, may be able to extract the credentials used to download it.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 96%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-522 |
| Published | 2026-07-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-24 |
Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-54422?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-54422 being exploited?
CVE-2026-54422 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-2026-54422 affect?
CVE-2026-54422 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). In OpenStack Ironic Python Agent through 11.5.0, a malicious bootc container, when deployed using ironic-python-agent, may be able to extract the credentials used to download it.
How urgent is CVE-2026-54422?
Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
Python vulnerabilities · OpenStack vulnerabilities