CVE-2020-14330 Improper Output Neutralization and Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output for Logs in ansible
Attackers can read sensitive keys from Ansible logs due to improper output neutralization in the uri module, compromising data confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-14330?
CVE-2020-14330 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 11 Sep 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An Improper Output Neutralization for Logs flaw was found in Ansible when using the uri module, where sensitive data is exposed to content and json output. This flaw allows an attacker to access the logs or outputs of performed tasks to read keys used in playbooks from other users within the uri module. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality.
Weakness: CWE-532
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-14330?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including ansible. It affects 2 products.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
ansible PyPI | All versions | 2.10.0 |
ansible PyPI | All versions | 2.10.0 |
ansible PyPI | All versions | 2.10.0 |
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Ansible Engine.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14330?
Upgrade ansible to 2.10.0 or later.
Is CVE-2020-14330 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-14330 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2020-14330, DEBIAN-CVE-2020-14330, GHSA-785x-qw4v-6872, PYSEC-2020-3, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-14330.