CVE-2021-20228

ansible: basic.py no_log with fallback option

Published Apr 29, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 2.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in the Ansible Engine 2.9.18, where sensitive info is not masked by default and is not protected by the no_log feature when using the sub-option feature of the basic.py module. This flaw allows an attacker to obtain sensitive information. 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-2021-0004 A flaw was found in the Ansible Engine 2.9.18, where sensitive info is not masked by default and is not protected by the no_log feature when using the sub-option feature of the basic.py module. This flaw allows an attacker to obtain sensitive information. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-5rrg-rr89-x9mv Ansible Exposes Sensitive Information
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 5:30 PM
Reserved
Dec 17, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 29, 2021, 4:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:33 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jan 29, 2021, 12:00 AM