CVE-2026-84470
Automation-controller: automation-controller-container: automation-controller/awx: bulk job launch checks instance_groups at read level instead of use level, allowing execution-placement authorization bypass
Description
A flaw was found in Ansible Automation Platform's automation-controller (AWX). The Bulk Job Launch API (POST /api/v2/bulk/job_launch/) authorizes the requested instance_groups with only a read-level permission check, whereas the standard single-job launch path requires use-level permission on the same field. A principal that holds read (but not use) permission on an instance group -- for example the built-in read-only System Auditor role -- together with execute permission on a job template can launch bulk jobs onto instance groups they are not authorized to use, bypassing execution-placement isolation.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 1, 2026, 9:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 1, 2026, 9:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
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] |
Solution
- Update Ansible Automation Platform to the latest version.
- Review instance group permissions for all roles.
- Ensure 'use' permission is required for instance groups.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-84470.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-84470 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2527046 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in Ansible Automation Platform's automation-controller (AWX). The Bulk Job Launch API (POST /api/v2/bulk/job_launch/) authorizes the requested instance_groups with only a read-level permission check, whereas the standard single-job launch path requires use-level permission on the same field. A principal that holds read (but not use) permission on an instance group -- for example the built-in read-only System Auditor role -- together with execute permission on a job template can launch bulk jobs onto instance groups they are not authorized to use, bypassing execution-placement isolation. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-862 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/84xxx/CVE-2026-84470.json">CVE-2026-84470</a> Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-84470 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2527046