CVE-2023-5115
MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.86%
Last modified
CVE-2023-5115 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An absolute path traversal attack exists in the Ansible automation platform. This flaw allows an attacker to craft a malicious Ansible role and make the victim execute the role. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An absolute path traversal attack exists in the Ansible automation platform. This flaw allows an attacker to craft a malicious Ansible role and make the victim execute the role. A symlink can be used to overwrite a file outside of the extraction path.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Ansible Automation Platform | 1.2 |
| Redhat | Ansible Automation Platform | 2.3 |
| Redhat | Ansible Automation Platform | 2.4 |
| Redhat | Ansible Inside | 1.1 |
| Redhat | Ansible Inside | 1.2 |
| Redhat | Ansible Developer | 1.0 |
| Redhat | Ansible Developer | 1.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5701Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5758Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-5115Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2233810Issue Tracking
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5701Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5758Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-5115Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2233810Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5115?
An absolute path traversal attack exists in the Ansible automation platform. This flaw allows an attacker to craft a malicious Ansible role and make the victim execute the role. A symlink can be used to overwrite a file outside of the extraction path.
How severe is CVE-2023-5115?
CVE-2023-5115 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5115?
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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