CVE-2026-44192

Ansible-lightspeed: ansible lightspeed mcp server: remote code execution and data exfiltration via path traversal

Published Jul 22, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 6.6 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in the Ansible Lightspeed Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. This vulnerability, known as path traversal, allows an attacker to manipulate an AI agent through indirect prompt injection. By doing so, the attacker can cause the server to write files to unauthorized locations on the user's system. This can result in the exposure of sensitive host information and enable the attacker to execute malicious commands, potentially leading to a full system compromise.

Remediation

Vendor Workaround

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.

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

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Description A flaw was found in the Ansible Lightspeed Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. This vulnerability, known as path traversal, allows an attacker to manipulate an AI agent through indirect prompt injection. By doing so, the attacker can cause the server to write files to unauthorized locations on the user's system. This can result in the exposure of sensitive host information and enable the attacker to execute malicious commands, potentially leading to a full system compromise.
Title Ansible-lightspeed: ansible lightspeed mcp server: remote code execution and data exfiltration via path traversal
First Time appeared Redhat
Redhat ansible Automation Platform
Weaknesses CWE-22
CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:ansible_automation_platform:2
Vendors & Products Redhat
Redhat ansible Automation Platform
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Jul 22, 2026, 1:05 PM
Reserved
May 5, 2026, 3:02 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Jul 22, 2026, 12:18 PM
Modified
Oct 24, 2026, 5:10 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 22, 2026, 11:59 AM