CVE-2020-14332

Description

A flaw was found in the Ansible Engine when using module_args. Tasks executed with check mode (--check-mode) do not properly neutralize sensitive data exposed in the event data. This flaw allows unauthorized users to read this data. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality.

Categories

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.23%
Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory redhat.com
Affected: Red Hat Ansible
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/ansible/ansible/pull/71033 third party advisory patch
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-14332 issue tracking vendor advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4950 third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-14332?
CVE-2020-14332 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-14332?
To fix CVE-2020-14332, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-14332 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-14332 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-14332?
CVE-2020-14332 affects Red Hat Ansible.
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