CVE-2018-10874
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.48%
Last modified
CVE-2018-10874 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In ansible it was found that inventory variables are loaded from current working directory when running ad-hoc command which are under attacker's control, allowing to run arbitrary code as a result.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In ansible it was found that inventory variables are loaded from current working directory when running ad-hoc command which are under attacker's control, allowing to run arbitrary code as a result.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Ansible Engine | 2.0 |
| Redhat | Ansible Engine | 2.4 |
| Redhat | Ansible Engine | 2.5 |
| Redhat | Ansible Engine | 2.6 |
| Redhat | Openstack | 10 |
| Redhat | Openstack | 12 |
| Redhat | Openstack | 13 |
| Redhat | Virtualization | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Virtualization Host | 4.0 |
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041396Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2018:3788Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2150Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2151Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2152Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2166Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2321Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2585Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0054Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10874Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041396Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2018:3788Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2150Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2151Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2152Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2166Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2321Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2585Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0054Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10874Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-10874?
In ansible it was found that inventory variables are loaded from current working directory when running ad-hoc command which are under attacker's control, allowing to run arbitrary code as a result.
How severe is CVE-2018-10874?
CVE-2018-10874 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10874?
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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