CVE-2020-14332: Ansible Insertion Of Sensitive Information Into Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j667-c2hm-f2wp
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-532 CWE-117
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-14332 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) insertion of sensitive information into vulnerability (CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File) affecting Ansible libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves insertion of sensitive information into log file and improper output neutralization for logs in ansible. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.8.14, 2.9.12, 2.10.1rc2.

CVE-2020-14332 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-14332
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j667-c2hm-f2wp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
Affected Product Ansible
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2020-14332

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Ansible dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

ansible fixed: 2.8.14 
pip install ansible>=2.8.14
ansible fixed: 2.9.12 
pip install ansible>=2.9.12
ansible fixed: 2.10.1rc2 
pip install ansible>=2.10.1rc2
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show ansible

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2020-14332, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show ansible

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Ansible in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.8.14), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show ansible command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File, where the product writes sensitive information to a log file. In Ansible, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A flaw was found in the Ansible Engine when using module_args. Tasks executed with check mode (--check-mode) do not properly neutralize sensitive data exposed in the event data. This flaw allows unauthorized users to read this data. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality.

CVE-2020-14332 Affected Ansible Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.8.142.9.122.10.1rc2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
ansible
pypi/ansible
PyPI
< 2.8.14
2.8.14
ansible
pypi/ansible
PyPI
≥ 2.9.0a1
< 2.9.12
2.9.12
ansible
pypi/ansible
PyPI
≥ 2.10.0a1
< 2.10.1rc2
2.10.1rc2

References

NVD — CVE-2020-14332 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-14332
Ansible Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ansible/ansible/pull/71033
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/291f94934c8c49eef85e6539087f2dfcd001fe4f
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/6cae9a4b168df776bf82deb04b2c62e00c38b49a
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/714cd2ad2eff7f003d728414afcb91591fad5d9a
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-14332
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-j667-c2hm-f2wp
Ansible Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ansible/ansible
Ansible Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/stable-2.10/changelogs/CHANGELOG-v2.10.rst#security-fixes-3
Ansible Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/stable-2.8/changelogs/CHANGELOG-v2.8.rst#security-fixes-4
Ansible Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/stable-2.9/changelogs/CHANGELOG-v2.9.rst#security-fixes-6
Ansible Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/ansible/PYSEC-2020-4.yaml
Ansible Security Information SECURITY
https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4950

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-14332?
CVE-2020-14332 is a security vulnerability in Ansible involving Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File and Improper Output Neutralization for Logs in ansible under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File.
Which Ansible versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.8.14, 2.9.12, 2.10.1rc2 across affected packages: ansible.
What version fixes CVE-2020-14332?
Upgrading to 2.8.14, 2.9.12, 2.10.1rc2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is ansible affected?
Yes, ansible is affected in releases prior to 2.8.14, 2.9.12, 2.10.1rc2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.8.14, 2.9.12, 2.10.1rc2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-14332?
CVE-2020-14332 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-14332?
CVE-2020-14332 is classified under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File (The product writes sensitive information to a log file.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2020-14332?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show ansible'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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