Bug 2464306 (CVE-2026-43003)

Summary: CVE-2026-43003 ironic-python-agent: OpenStack ironic-python-agent: Arbitrary code execution via malicious image
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A flaw was found in OpenStack ironic-python-agent (IPA). The Ironic Python Agent sometimes executes the grub-install command from within a chroot environment of a deployed partition image. This allows an attacker, by providing a malicious image, to achieve arbitrary code execution within the system.
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-05-01 09:01:22 UTC
An issue was discovered in OpenStack ironic-python-agent 1.0.0 through 11.5.0. Ironic Python Agent (IPA) sometimes executes grub-install from within a chroot of the deployed partition image, leading to code execution in the case of a malicious image.