CVE-2026-44189

Ansible-lightspeed: visual studio code ansible lightspeed extension: arbitrary code execution via malicious playbook filename

Published Jul 22, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in the Visual Studio Code Ansible Lightspeed extension's AnsiblePlaybookRunProvider. This command injection vulnerability allows an attacker to craft a malicious playbook filename containing special characters. When a victim runs the playbook, these characters are not properly sanitized, leading to the execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running VS Code. This could result in a full system compromise, including the exfiltration of sensitive data, modification of project files, and permanent data loss.

Remediation

Vendor Workaround

To mitigate this issue, users of the Visual Studio Code Ansible Lightspeed extension should avoid running Ansible playbooks from untrusted sources or those with suspicious filenames. Always verify the origin and integrity of playbook files before execution to prevent command injection. This operational control limits exposure by preventing the processing of maliciously crafted filenames.

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description A flaw was found in the Visual Studio Code Ansible Lightspeed extension's AnsiblePlaybookRunProvider. This command injection vulnerability allows an attacker to craft a malicious playbook filename containing special characters. When a victim runs the playbook, these characters are not properly sanitized, leading to the execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running VS Code. This could result in a full system compromise, including the exfiltration of sensitive data, modification of project files, and permanent data loss.
Title Ansible-lightspeed: visual studio code ansible lightspeed extension: arbitrary code execution via malicious playbook filename
First Time appeared Redhat
Redhat ansible Automation Platform
Weaknesses CWE-88
CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:ansible_automation_platform:2
Vendors & Products Redhat
Redhat ansible Automation Platform
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Jul 22, 2026, 12:19 PM
Reserved
May 5, 2026, 3:02 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Jul 22, 2026, 12:17 PM
Modified
Oct 24, 2026, 5:10 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jul 22, 2026, 11:59 AM