CVE-2014-4966
First published: Tue Feb 18 2020(Updated: )
Ansible before 1.6.7 does not prevent inventory data with "{{" and "lookup" substrings, and does not prevent remote data with "{{" substrings, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) crafted lookup('pipe') calls or (2) crafted Jinja2 data.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat Ansible | <1.6.7 | |
| pip/ansible | <1.6.7 | 1.6.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2014-004.html
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/62a1295a3e08cb6c3e9f1b2a1e6e5dcaeab32527
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-4966
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-wqq5-c89p-3wc3 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/ansible/PYSEC-2020-204.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-4966?
CVE-2014-4966 is a vulnerability in Ansible before version 1.6.7 that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
What is the severity of CVE-2014-4966?
CVE-2014-4966 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.
How does CVE-2014-4966 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code?
CVE-2014-4966 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through crafted lookup('pipe') calls or crafted Jinja2 data.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-4966?
CVE-2014-4966 affects Ansible versions before 1.6.7.
How can I fix CVE-2014-4966?
To fix CVE-2014-4966, update to Ansible version 1.6.7 or later.
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