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CVE-2020-14332

Ansible: module_args does not censor properly in --check mode

Severity Score

5.5
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

< 1%
*EPSS

Affected Versions

3
*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

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.

Se encontró un fallo en Ansible Engine al usar module_args.&#xa0;Las tareas ejecutadas con el modo de verificación (--check-mode) no neutralizan apropiadamente los datos confidenciales expuestos en los datos del evento.&#xa0;Este fallo permite a usuarios no autorizados leer estos datos.&#xa0;La mayor amenaza de esta vulnerabilidad es la confidencialidad

Several vulnerabilities have been found in Ansible, a configuration management, deployment and task execution system, which could result in information disclosure or argument injection. In addition a race condition in become_user was fixed.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Partial
Integrity
None
Availability
None
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2020-06-17 CVE Reserved
  • 2020-09-11 CVE Published
  • 2024-08-04 CVE Updated
  • 2025-03-30 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-117: Improper Output Neutralization for Logs
  • CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions (3)