CVE-2024-6840 — MEDIUM (6.6)

Vulnerability Description

An improper authorization flaw exists in the Ansible Automation Controller. This flaw allows an attacker using the k8S API server to send an HTTP request with a service account token mounted via `automountServiceAccountToken: true`, resulting in privilege escalation to a service account.

CVSS Score

6.6

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-285

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-6840?

CVE-2024-6840 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). An improper authorization flaw exists in the Ansible Automation Controller. This flaw allows an attacker using the k8S API server to send an HTTP request with a service account token mounted via `auto...

How severe is CVE-2024-6840?

CVE-2024-6840 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-6840?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.