CVE-2019-14433: OpenStack Nova Information Leakage
Summary
CVE-2019-14433: An issue was discovered in OpenStack Nova before 17.0.12, 18.x before 18.2.2, and 19.x before 19.0.2. Affects nova across 3 version ranges.
< 17.0.12
>= 18.0.0, < 18.2.2
>= 19.0.0, < 19.0.2
Fixed in 17.0.12, 18.2.2 or 19.0.2, depending on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
Also tracked for
- nova · Debian:11
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Background
OpenStack Nova is an open-source cloud computing platform that provides virtual machines (VMs) and other resources as a service. It is a key component of the OpenStack project, offering scalable and flexible infrastructure for cloud deployments. However, a vulnerability has been identified in versions before 17.0.12, 18.x before 18.2.2, and 19.x before 19.0.2, which could lead to information leakage.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in OpenStack Nova allows an authenticated user to trigger a fault condition that exposes sensitive configuration or other data in the response. When an API request encounters an external exception, details of the underlying environment may be leaked. This information could include sensitive data that should not be disclosed to unauthorized users. The impact of this vulnerability depends on the specific data exposed and the context in which it is used.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 34.0.0 as of 22 Oct 2026
pip install --upgrade "nova==34.0.0"Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the versions below are the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you can't move to the latest
The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
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< 17.0.1217.0.12pip install --upgrade "nova==17.0.12" -
>= 18.0.0, < 18.2.218.2.2pip install --upgrade "nova==18.2.2" -
>= 19.0.0, < 19.0.219.0.2pip install --upgrade "nova==19.0.2"
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. It is advised to apply the recommended fix by upgrading to the fixed versions of OpenStack Nova.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in OpenStack Nova before versions 17.0.12, 18.x before 18.2.2, and 19.x before 19.0.2 can lead to the leakage of sensitive configuration or other data. To mitigate this issue, it is crucial to upgrade to the fixed versions of OpenStack Nova. For further assistance or support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
OpenStack Nova is an open-source cloud computing platform that provides virtual machines (VMs) and other resources as a service. It is a key component of the OpenStack project.
The vulnerability allows an authenticated user to leak sensitive configuration or other data in the response, potentially exposing sensitive information to unauthorized users.
Versions before 17.0.12, 18.x before 18.2.2, and 19.x before 19.0.2 are affected by this vulnerability.
To fix this vulnerability, upgrade to the fixed versions of OpenStack Nova: 19.0.2 for version 19.x, 18.2.2 for version 18.x, and 17.0.12 for version 17.x.
No specific workaround is mentioned for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the fix by upgrading to the fixed versions.
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