CVE-2026-115638
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.21%
Last modified
CVE-2026-115638 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenStack Ironic through 39.0.1 allows a denial of service via a configdrive that results in a very large amount of uncompressed data, aka a gzip bomb.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
OpenStack Ironic through 39.0.1 allows a denial of service via a configdrive that results in a very large amount of uncompressed data, aka a gzip bomb.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| OpenStack | Ironic | >= 30.0.0, <= 32.1.1; >= 33.0.0, <= 35.1.1; >= 36.0.0, <= 39.0.1 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-115638?
OpenStack Ironic through 39.0.1 allows a denial of service via a configdrive that results in a very large amount of uncompressed data, aka a gzip bomb.
How severe is CVE-2026-115638?
CVE-2026-115638 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-115638?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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