Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Ansible | < 1.6.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2014-004.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/62a1295a3e08cb6c3e9f1b2a1e6e5dcaeab325PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2014-004.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/62a1295a3e08cb6c3e9f1b2a1e6e5dcaeab325PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-4966?
CVE-2014-4966 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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 v...
How severe is CVE-2014-4966?
CVE-2014-4966 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-4966?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Ansible.