Vulnerability Description
Ansible Tower before version 3.3.3 does not set a secure channel as it is using the default insecure configuration channel settings for messaging celery workers from RabbitMQ. This could lead in data leak of sensitive information such as passwords as well as denial of service attacks by deleting projects or inventory files.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Ansible Tower | < 3.3.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106310Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-16879Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106310Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-16879Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-16879?
CVE-2018-16879 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Ansible Tower before version 3.3.3 does not set a secure channel as it is using the default insecure configuration channel settings for messaging celery workers from RabbitMQ. This could lead in data ...
How severe is CVE-2018-16879?
CVE-2018-16879 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-2018-16879?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Ansible Tower.