Is CVE-2026-55748 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-55748 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-55748 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-55748 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-55748?

CVE-2026-55748 has a CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-55748

CWE-78Published: June 17, 2026· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

OpenStack Horizon before 25.7.4 produces scripts for OpenStack RC file downloading that may have a crafted project name with shell metacharacters. NOTE: some parties consider this a security hardening opportunity to address certain types of user error, not a vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-55748 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.0.