CVE-2017-7466

Name: CVE-2017-7466
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-22T13:29:00.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7466 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Ansible before version 2.3 has an input validation vulnerability in the 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Ansible before version 2.3 has an input validation vulnerability in the 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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.16%

86.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Ansible	< 2.3
Redhat	Openstack	10
Redhat	Openstack	11

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97595Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1244Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1334Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1476Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1499Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1599Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1685Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-7466Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97595Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1244Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1334Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1476Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1499Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1599Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1685Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-7466Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 22, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7466?

How severe is CVE-2017-7466?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7466 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7466?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST