QID 994935

Date Published: 2023-08-21

QID 994935: Python (Pip) Security Update for ansible (GHSA-4cvm-5776-jx9f)

User module in ansible before 1.6.6 is vulnerable to command execution. Ansible can get the result of remote command in variable, which may come from untrusted source of input. If the content of variable isn't properly filtered and when attempting to use the variable, it will trigger a function that passes it through jinja 2 template engine that can result into arbitrary command execution. Under certain circumstances, unprivileged user on system that is being managed via ansible can execute code on the managing host under UID of running ansible process.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.5 severity.

Solution

Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-4cvm-5776-jx9f for updates and patch information.

Vendor References

GHSA-4cvm-5776-jx9f - github.com/advisories/GHSA-4cvm-5776-jx9f

CVEs related to QID 994935

CVE-2014-3498 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-4cvm-5776-jx9f	ansible		github.com/advisories/GHSA-4cvm-5776-jx9f

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