CVE-2021-3620
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2021-3620 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in Ansible Engine's ansible-connection module, where sensitive information such as the Ansible user credentials is disclosed by default in the traceback error message. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in Ansible Engine's ansible-connection module, where sensitive information such as the Ansible user credentials is disclosed by default in the traceback error message. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Ansible Automation Platform Early Access | 2.0 |
| Redhat | Ansible Engine | < 2.9.27 |
| Redhat | Openstack | 1 |
| Redhat | Openstack | 16.1 |
| Redhat | Virtualization | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Virtualization For Ibm Power Little Endian | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Virtualization Host | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Virtualization Manager | 4.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux For Power Little Endian | 8.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1975767Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/stable-2.9/changelogs/CHANGELOG-v2.9.rst#security-fixesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/fe28767970c8ec62aabe493c46b53a5de1e5fac0Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1975767Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/stable-2.9/changelogs/CHANGELOG-v2.9.rst#security-fixesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/fe28767970c8ec62aabe493c46b53a5de1e5fac0Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-3620?
A flaw was found in Ansible Engine's ansible-connection module, where sensitive information such as the Ansible user credentials is disclosed by default in the traceback error message. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality.
How severe is CVE-2021-3620?
CVE-2021-3620 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-3620?
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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