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CVE-2026-51772

6.5 · MEDIUM

A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability exists in the Image API (v2) of OpenStack Glance.

Published Sep 25, 2026CWE-918EPSS 0.30%

Overview

CVE-2026-51772 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 25, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability exists in the Image API (v2) of OpenStack Glance. When the show_multiple_locations configuration option is enabled in glance-api.conf, an authenticated attacker can manipulate the locations attribute of an image in the queued state by sending a crafted HTTP PATCH request

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-51772?

CVE-2026-51772 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 25, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-51772?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-51772?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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