CVE-2020-14332

Ansible: module_args does not censor properly in --check mode

Published Sep 11, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4950-1 ansible security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-0026 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.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-j667-c2hm-f2wp Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File and Improper Output Neutralization for Logs in ansible
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 12:39 PM
Reserved
Jun 17, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 11, 2020, 6:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:54 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 16, 2020, 12:00 AM