CVE-2020-14330

Name: CVE-2020-14330
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-11T18:15:13.147+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-14330 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An Improper Output Neutralization for Logs flaw was found in Ansible when using the uri module, where sensitive data is exposed to content and json output. This flaw allows an attacker to access the logs or outputs of performed tasks to read keys used in playbooks from other users within the uri module. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Improper Output Neutralization for Logs flaw was found in Ansible when using the uri module, where sensitive data is exposed to content and json output. This flaw allows an attacker to access the logs or outputs of performed tasks to read keys used in playbooks from other users within the uri module. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Ansible Engine	< 2.9.12
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-14330Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/ansible/ansible/issues/68400Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4950Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-14330Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/ansible/ansible/issues/68400Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4950Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-14330?

How severe is CVE-2020-14330?

CVE-2020-14330 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14330?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-14330?

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Source: NVD / NIST