Input Validation Flaw in Ansible Affects Remote Server Security
CVE-2017-7466

8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

[unknown]

Status
Ansible
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 June 2018

What is CVE-2017-7466?

Ansible, a popular automation tool, has a significant input validation flaw that affects versions before 2.3. This vulnerability allows an attacker with control of a client system managed by Ansible to send manipulated data back to the Ansible server. If successful, the attacker can execute arbitrary code on the Ansible server, leveraging server privileges and potentially compromising the entire server environment. This highlights the critical need for proper input validation measures in automation tools to prevent unauthorized actions.

Affected Version(s)

ansible ansible 2.3

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1599
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1334
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97595
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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