CVE-2024-28718: OpenStack magnum yoga-eom · Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 64% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 Apr 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement the following mitigations: 1) Restrict network access to the OpenStack Magnum API and cert_manager.py component using firewall rules or network segmentation to limit exposure to trusted hosts only. 2) Monitor logs and network traffic for unusual activity or signs of exploitation attempts targeting the cert_manager.py module. 3) Employ runtime application self-protection (RASP) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to detect and block suspicious behaviors indicative of code execution attempts. 4) Review and harden container orchestration configurations to minimize privileges and isolate workloads, reducing the potential impact of a compromise. 5) Prepare for rapid deployment of patches by maintaining an up-to-date inventory of affected OpenStack Magnum deployments and testing patches in staging environments. 6) Engage with OpenStack security advisories and community channels to receive timely updates and guidance. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on network-level controls, active monitoring, and operational readiness specific to the OpenStack Magnum environment.
Description
An issue in OpenStack magnum yoga-eom version allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the cert_manager.py.component.