CVE-2026-51773

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10

Last modified

CVE-2026-51773 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in the VMware datastore driver of OpenStack glance_store. When an authenticated attacker provides a maliciously crafted image location URI pointing to an external server, the _retry_request function fails to validate the destination host before attaching sensitive authentication headers..

Description

An issue in the VMware datastore driver of OpenStack glance_store. When an authenticated attacker provides a maliciously crafted image location URI pointing to an external server, the _retry_request function fails to validate the destination host before attaching sensitive authentication headers.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-51773?
An issue in the VMware datastore driver of OpenStack glance_store. When an authenticated attacker provides a maliciously crafted image location URI pointing to an external server, the _retry_request function fails to validate the destination host before attaching sensitive authentication headers.
How severe is CVE-2026-51773?
CVE-2026-51773 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-51773?
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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Source: NVD / NIST