CVE-2025-7738
Python3.11-django-ansible-base: sensitive authenticator secrets returned in clear text via api in aap
Description
A flaw was found in Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) where the Gateway API returns the client secret for certain GitHub Enterprise authenticators in clear text. This vulnerability affects administrators or auditors accessing authenticator configurations. While access is limited to privileged users, the clear text exposure of sensitive credentials increases the risk of accidental leaks or misuse.
INFO
Published Date :
July 31, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 17, 2026, 10:05 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Review and sanitize sensitive data handling for API responses.
- Implement secure credential storage and retrieval mechanisms.
- Update Ansible Automation Platform to the latest secure version.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-7738', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2025-07-31T14:21:19.984926Z'} -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Ansible', 'product': 'django-ansible-base', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2025.7.22', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'packageName': 'django-ansible-base', 'collectionURL': 'https://github.com/ansible/django-ansible-base', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'cpes': ['cpe:/a:redhat:ansible_automation_platform_developer:2.5::el9', 'cpe:/a:redhat:ansible_automation_platform:2.5::el9', 'cpe:/a:redhat:ansible_automation_platform:2.5::el8', 'cpe:/a:redhat:ansible_automation_platform_developer:2.5::el8'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 for RHEL 8', 'versions': [{'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0:2.5.20250730-1.el8ap', 'lessThan': '*', 'versionType': 'rpm'}], 'packageName': 'python3.11-django-ansible-base', 'collectionURL': 'https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'cpes': ['cpe:/a:redhat:ansible_automation_platform_developer:2.5::el9', 'cpe:/a:redhat:ansible_automation_platform:2.5::el9', 'cpe:/a:redhat:ansible_automation_platform:2.5::el8', 'cpe:/a:redhat:ansible_automation_platform_developer:2.5::el8'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 for RHEL 9', 'versions': [{'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0:2.5.20250730-1.el9ap', 'lessThan': '*', 'versionType': 'rpm'}], 'packageName': 'python3.11-django-ansible-base', 'collectionURL': 'https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Dec. 23, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/ansible/django-ansible-base/commit/e241ea4dce8df577eda15301e0a8e61be647b27b Added Reference https://github.com/ansible/django-ansible-base/pull/773 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:12772 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 31, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) where the Gateway API returns the client secret for certain GitHub Enterprise authenticators in clear text. This vulnerability affects administrators or auditors accessing authenticator configurations. While access is limited to privileged users, the clear text exposure of sensitive credentials increases the risk of accidental leaks or misuse. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-312 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-7738 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2381589