Data Exposure Risk in Ansible Base Due to Inadequate Cleanup in AWS SSM Plugin

CVE-2020-25635

What is CVE-2020-25635?

Ansible Base contains a vulnerability related to the aws_ssm connection plugin due to an improper cleanup mechanism. After running a playbook, files may remain in the associated AWS S3 bucket, potentially exposing sensitive data to unauthorized access. This flaw poses a significant risk to data confidentiality, as remnants of previous operations could be exploited if not diligently cleaned up. Users of Ansible Base should remain vigilant and implement necessary measures to mitigate this risk, such as regular audits of S3 bucket contents and reviewing access permissions.

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