An issue was discovered in OpenStack ironic-python-agent 1.0.0 through 11.5.0. Ironic Python Agent (IPA) sometimes executes grub-install from within a chroot of…

A vulnerability in OpenStack ironic-python-agent versions 1.0.0 through 11.5.0 allows code execution through malicious partition images. The issue occurs when the Ironic Python Agent executes grub-install from within a chroot of the deployed partition image. This creates a security risk where attackers can potentially execute arbitrary code by crafting malicious images. The vulnerability affects a wide range of versions spanning multiple major releases of the software.