CVE-2026-41283: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in OpenStack Mistral
OpenStack Mistral versions up to 22. 0. 0 contain an incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) that allows arbitrary remote code execution when the API is exposed. This vulnerability enables attackers to execute code on the affected system and potentially exfiltrate service credentials. The issue affects versions 20. 0. 0, 21. 0. 0, and 22. 0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-41283 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability in OpenStack Mistral through version 22.0.0. The vulnerability arises from exposed API endpoints that permit arbitrary remote code execution, which can lead to the exfiltration of service credentials. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-863 and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.9, indicating critical impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. The affected versions are 20.0.0, 21.0.0, and 22.0.0. As of the published date, no official patch or remediation level has been disclosed by the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker with network access and low privileges to execute arbitrary code remotely on the OpenStack Mistral service. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including the exfiltration of sensitive service credentials. The impact includes complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the OpenStack vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict network access to the Mistral API to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting exposure of the API endpoints to reduce risk.
CVE-2026-41283: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in OpenStack Mistral
Description
OpenStack Mistral versions up to 22. 0. 0 contain an incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) that allows arbitrary remote code execution when the API is exposed. This vulnerability enables attackers to execute code on the affected system and potentially exfiltrate service credentials. The issue affects versions 20. 0. 0, 21. 0. 0, and 22. 0.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.9critical
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-41283 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability in OpenStack Mistral through version 22.0.0. The vulnerability arises from exposed API endpoints that permit arbitrary remote code execution, which can lead to the exfiltration of service credentials. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-863 and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.9, indicating critical impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. The affected versions are 20.0.0, 21.0.0, and 22.0.0. As of the published date, no official patch or remediation level has been disclosed by the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker with network access and low privileges to execute arbitrary code remotely on the OpenStack Mistral service. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including the exfiltration of sensitive service credentials. The impact includes complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the OpenStack vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict network access to the Mistral API to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting exposure of the API endpoints to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a20f595e29bf47b505f23ca
Added to database: 6/4/2026, 3:48:37 AM
Last enriched: 6/4/2026, 4:03:35 AM
Last updated: 6/4/2026, 4:49:24 AM
Views: 4
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