CVE-2026-52902
Awxkit: path traversal via yaml !include directive
Description
A path traversal vulnerability was found in awxkit, the CLI tool for AWX. The YAML !include directive does not sanitize file paths, allowing an attacker to craft a malicious YAML file that reads arbitrary YAML-formatted files from the local filesystem when a user imports it using "awx --conf.format yaml import". This is a client-side vulnerability requiring user interaction.
INFO
Published Date :
June 9, 2026, 10:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 9, 2026, 10:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 53f830b8-0a3f-465b-8143-3b8a9948e749 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update awxkit to a patched version.
- Avoid importing untrusted YAML files.
- Sanitize file paths before including them.
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| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-52902 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2486729 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A path traversal vulnerability was found in awxkit, the CLI tool for AWX. The YAML !include directive does not sanitize file paths, allowing an attacker to craft a malicious YAML file that reads arbitrary YAML-formatted files from the local filesystem when a user imports it using "awx --conf.format yaml import". This is a client-side vulnerability requiring user interaction. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-52902 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2486729