CVE-2015-1481
First published: Wed Feb 04 2015(Updated: )
Ansible Tower (aka Ansible UI) before 2.0.5 allows remote organization administrators to gain privileges by creating a superuser account.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Ansible Tower | <=2.0.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129944/Ansible-Tower-2.0.2-XSS-Privilege-Escalation-Authentication-Missing.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jan/52
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35786
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534464/100/0/threaded
- https://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20150113-1_Ansible-Tower_multiple-vulnerabilities_v10.txt
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1481?
CVE-2015-1481 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1481?
To fix CVE-2015-1481, upgrade Ansible Tower to version 2.0.5 or later to mitigate the privilege escalation issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-1481?
Organizations using Ansible Tower versions prior to 2.0.5 are affected by CVE-2015-1481.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-1481 enable?
CVE-2015-1481 enables remote organization administrators to create a superuser account, resulting in unauthorized access.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-1481?
There is no documented workaround for CVE-2015-1481; the only resolution is to update to the fixed version.
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