CVE-2025-2877: Event-driven-ansible: exposure inventory passwords in plain text when starting a rulebook activation with verbosity set to debug in eda
First published: Thu Mar 27 2025(Updated: )
A flaw was found in the Ansible Automation Platform's Event-Driven Ansible. In configurations where verbosity is set to "debug", inventory passwords are exposed in plain text when starting a rulebook activation. This issue exists for any "debug" action in a rulebook and also affects Event Streams.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ansible Automation Platform |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-2877?
CVE-2025-2877 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2877?
To mitigate CVE-2025-2877, disable debug verbosity in Ansible Automation Platform configurations.
Which versions of Ansible Automation Platform are affected by CVE-2025-2877?
CVE-2025-2877 affects all versions of the Ansible Automation Platform that allow debug-level logging.
What type of data is exposed in CVE-2025-2877?
CVE-2025-2877 exposes inventory passwords in plain text when debug verbosity is enabled.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-2877?
As a workaround for CVE-2025-2877, users should avoid using debug verbosity in their rulebook activations.
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