Improper input validation in [Unknown] Ansible

CVE-2018-10874

In ansible it was found that inventory variables are loaded from current working directory when running ad-hoc command which are under attacker's control, allowing to run arbitrary code as a result.

EPSS: 0.005 (37.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-10874?
CVE-2018-10874 is a high-severity vulnerability in [Unknown] Ansible, classified under Untrusted Search Path. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-07-02.
How severe is CVE-2018-10874?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.