#VU29027 Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command in Red Hat Ansible Engine - CVE-2020-1738
Published: June 15, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU29027
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1738
CWE-ID: CWE-88
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Red Hat Ansible Engine
Red Hat Ansible Engine
Software vendor:
Red Hat Inc.
Red Hat Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists when the module package or service is used and the parameter "use" is not specified. If a previous task is executed with a malicious user, the module sent can be selected by the attacker using the ansible facts file.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.