Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) where the Gateway API returns the client secret for certain GitHub Enterprise authenticators in clear text. This vulnerability affects administrators or auditors accessing authenticator configurations. While access is limited to privileged users, the clear text exposure of sensitive credentials increases the risk of accidental leaks or misuse.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:12772
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-7738
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2381589
- https://github.com/ansible/django-ansible-base/commit/e241ea4dce8df577eda15301e0
- https://github.com/ansible/django-ansible-base/pull/773
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-7738?
CVE-2025-7738 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). A flaw was found in Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) where the Gateway API returns the client secret for certain GitHub Enterprise authenticators in clear text. This vulnerability affects administrat...
How severe is CVE-2025-7738?
CVE-2025-7738 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-7738?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.