HIGH · 8.1

CVE-2016-9587

Ansible before versions 2.1.4, 2.2.1 is vulnerable to an improper input validation in Ansible's handling of data sent from client systems. An attacker with control over a client system being managed b...

Vulnerability Description

Ansible before versions 2.1.4, 2.2.1 is vulnerable to an improper input validation in Ansible's handling of data sent from client systems. An attacker with control over a client system being managed by Ansible and the ability to send facts back to the Ansible server could use this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the Ansible server using the Ansible server privileges.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
RedhatAnsible< 2.1.4
AnsibleAnsible< 2.2.1
RedhatOpenstack11

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-9587?

CVE-2016-9587 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Ansible before versions 2.1.4, 2.2.1 is vulnerable to an improper input validation in Ansible's handling of data sent from client systems. An attacker with control over a client system being managed b...

How severe is CVE-2016-9587?

CVE-2016-9587 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9587?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Ansible, Ansible Ansible, Redhat Openstack.