CVE-2026-44916: CWE-1336 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine in OpenStack Ironic
In OpenStack Ironic before 35.0.2 (in a certain non-default configuration), instance_info['ks_template'] is rendered without sandboxing.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-44916) affects OpenStack Ironic prior to version 35.0.2. It involves improper neutralization of special elements used in the template engine (CWE-1336), specifically when rendering instance_info['ks_template'] without sandboxing in a non-default configuration. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 3.0, reflecting low severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, and requiring high privileges. The impact is limited to partial confidentiality loss without integrity or availability impact. No patch or official remediation level has been published yet.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could lead to limited confidentiality impact due to improper template rendering without sandboxing. There is no impact on integrity or availability. Exploitation requires high privileges and is complex, reducing the likelihood of exploitation. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should avoid enabling the non-default configuration that renders instance_info['ks_template'] without sandboxing or apply any vendor-recommended workarounds once available.
CVE-2026-44916: CWE-1336 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine in OpenStack Ironic
Description
In OpenStack Ironic before 35.0.2 (in a certain non-default configuration), instance_info['ks_template'] is rendered without sandboxing.
CVSS v3.1
Score 3.0low
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-44916) affects OpenStack Ironic prior to version 35.0.2. It involves improper neutralization of special elements used in the template engine (CWE-1336), specifically when rendering instance_info['ks_template'] without sandboxing in a non-default configuration. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 3.0, reflecting low severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, and requiring high privileges. The impact is limited to partial confidentiality loss without integrity or availability impact. No patch or official remediation level has been published yet.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could lead to limited confidentiality impact due to improper template rendering without sandboxing. There is no impact on integrity or availability. Exploitation requires high privileges and is complex, reducing the likelihood of exploitation. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should avoid enabling the non-default configuration that renders instance_info['ks_template'] without sandboxing or apply any vendor-recommended workarounds once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-08T06:38:36.747Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69fd8b82cbff5d8610a4440f
Added to database: 05/08/2026, 07:06:42 UTC
Last enriched: 05/22/2026, 15:18:02 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 109
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