5.5
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2020-14332
Ansible Engine: Module Args Data Disclosure Vulnerability
Description

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.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 11, 2020, 6:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 5:03 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2020-14332 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Redhat ansible_engine
2 Redhat ansible
1 Debian debian_linux
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 2.0 LOW [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Upgrade Ansible to address the module args data disclosure vulnerability to protect data confidentiality.
  • Upgrade the Ansible packages to the latest version.
  • Update the Ansible package based on vendor guidance.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2020-14332 has a 2 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2020-14332.

URL Resource
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-14332 Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/ansible/ansible/pull/71033 Patch Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4950 Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-14332 Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/ansible/ansible/pull/71033 Patch Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4950 Third Party Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2020-14332 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2020-14332 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-14332
    Added Reference https://github.com/ansible/ansible/pull/71033
    Added Reference https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4950
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Nov. 07, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed CVSS V3 Red Hat, Inc. AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Added CVSS V3.1 Red Hat, Inc. AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Apr. 05, 2022

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/ansible/ansible/pull/71033 Third Party Advisory https://github.com/ansible/ansible/pull/71033 Patch, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4950 No Types Assigned https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4950 Third Party Advisory
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Aug. 07, 2021

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4950 [No Types Assigned]
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Sep. 21, 2020

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Changed Reference Type https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-14332 No Types Assigned https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-14332 Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/ansible/ansible/pull/71033 No Types Assigned https://github.com/ansible/ansible/pull/71033 Third Party Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-532
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:redhat:ansible_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.8.0 up to (excluding) 2.8.14 *cpe:2.3:a:redhat:ansible_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.9.0 up to (excluding) 2.9.12
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 5.5
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact
Base CVSS Score: 2.1
Access Vector
Access Complexity
Authentication
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact
Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.14 }} -0.11%

score

0.34639

percentile