CVE-2024-6840

Automation-controller: gain access to the k8s api server via job execution with container group

Description

An improper authorization flaw exists in the Ansible Automation Controller. This flaw allows an attacker using the k8S API server to send an HTTP request with a service account token mounted via `automountServiceAccountToken: true`, resulting in privilege escalation to a service account.

Category

6.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.4 for RHEL 8
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.4 for RHEL 9
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6428 vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-6840 vdb entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2298492 issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6840?
CVE-2024-6840 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-6840?
To fix CVE-2024-6840, 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-2024-6840 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-6840 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-2024-6840?
CVE-2024-6840 affects Red Hat Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.4 for RHEL 8, Red Hat Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.4 for RHEL 9.
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