Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in Ansible-Core. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass unsafe content protections using the hostvars object to reference and execute templated content. This issue can lead to arbitrary code execution if remote data or module outputs are improperly templated within playbooks.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10770
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:11145
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-11079
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2325171
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2026/03/msg00006.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-11079?
CVE-2024-11079 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A flaw was found in Ansible-Core. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass unsafe content protections using the hostvars object to reference and execute templated content. This issue can lead to ...
How severe is CVE-2024-11079?
CVE-2024-11079 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-11079?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.