QID 981407

QID 981407: Python (pip) Security Update for ansible (GHSA-86hp-cj9j-33vv)

A security flaw was found in Ansible Engine, all Ansible 2.7.x versions prior to 2.7.17, all Ansible 2.8.x versions prior to 2.8.11 and all Ansible 2.9.x versions prior to 2.9.7, when managing kubernetes using the k8s module. Sensitive parameters such as passwords and tokens are passed to kubectl from the command line, not using an environment variable or an input configuration file. This will disclose passwords and tokens from process list and no_log directive from debug module would not have any effect making these secrets being disclosed on stdout and log files.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Low - 2.1 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-86hp-cj9j-33vv for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 981407

    CVE-2020-1753 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-86hp-cj9j-33vv ansible URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-86hp-cj9j-33vv
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