A flaw was found in the Ansible Engine when using module_args. Tasks executed with check mode (--check-mode) do not properly neutralize sensitive data exposed in the event data. This flaw allows unauthorized users to read this data. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality.
CVE-2020-14332 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Radically simple IT automation
Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/00/5d/e10b83e0e6056dbd5b4809b451a191395175a57e3175ce04e35d9c5fc2a0/ansible-2.9.9.tar.gz
Path to dependency file: /requirements.txt
Path to vulnerable library: /requirements.txt
Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **ansible-2.9.9.tar.gz** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in HEAD commit: 4e4136bd71e71b84e2c09dff8eff467e59578a4f
Found in base branch: main
A flaw was found in the Ansible Engine when using module_args. Tasks executed with check mode (--check-mode) do not properly neutralize sensitive data exposed in the event data. This flaw allows unauthorized users to read this data. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality.
Publish Date: 2020-09-11
URL: CVE-2020-14332
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: None
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Origin: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-14332
Release Date: 2020-09-11
Fix Resolution: 2.9.12
:rescue_worker_helmet: Automatic Remediation will be attempted for this issue.