CVE-2021-4112

Name: CVE-2021-4112
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-25T20:15:09.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-4112 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in ansible-tower where the default installation is vulnerable to job isolation escape. This flaw allows an attacker to elevate the privilege from a low privileged user to an AWX user from outside the isolated environment.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in ansible-tower where the default installation is vulnerable to job isolation escape. This flaw allows an attacker to elevate the privilege from a low privileged user to an AWX user from outside the isolated environment.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Ansible Automation Platform Early Access	2.0
Redhat	Ansible Automation Platform Text-Only Advisories	All versions
Redhat	Ansible Tower	3.0
Redhat	Ansible Automation Platform	2.0
Redhat	Ansible Automation Platform	2.1

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-4112Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2028121Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-4112Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2028121Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-4112?

How severe is CVE-2021-4112?

CVE-2021-4112 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-4112?

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-2021-4112?

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Source: NVD / NIST