CVE-2018-10874 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2018-10874, a high-severity vulnerability in Ansible allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code. Find mitigation steps and updates here.
A vulnerability in Ansible allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by controlling the ad-hoc command.
Understanding CVE-2018-10874
What is CVE-2018-10874?
When using Ansible, a vulnerability allows an attacker to execute any code by controlling the ad-hoc command.
The Impact of CVE-2018-10874
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 7.8, indicating a high severity level with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-10874
Vulnerability Description
The issue arises from loading inventory variables from the current working directory, enabling code execution by manipulating commands.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Ansible
- Vendor: [UNKNOWN]
- Versions: All versions are affected
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Local
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Unchanged
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Ansible to the latest version
- Avoid running ad-hoc commands from untrusted sources
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement secure coding practices
- Regularly review and update inventory variables
Patching and Updates
Apply patches provided by the vendor to address the vulnerability.