CVE-2014-4657

moderate-risk
Published 2020-02-20

The safe_eval function in Ansible before 1.5.4 does not properly restrict the code subset, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted instructions.

Do I need to act?

~
2.2% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
9
CVSS 9.8/10 Critical
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Redhat

References (4)

Release Notes https://github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/release1.5.5/CHANGELOG.md
Third Party Advisory https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68232
Release Notes https://github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/release1.5.5/CHANGELOG.md
Third Party Advisory https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68232
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 32/34 · Critical
Exploitability 5/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal