CVE-2020-10698 : Security Advisory and Response

A flaw in Ansible Tower allows attackers to access job stdout, potentially exposing sensitive data.

Understanding CVE-2020-10698

What is CVE-2020-10698?

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in Ansible Tower that permits unauthorized access to job output, potentially leading to data exposure.

The Impact of CVE-2020-10698

The vulnerability allows attackers to view job output from other organizations, potentially revealing sensitive information.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-10698

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in Ansible Tower enables attackers to access job output, potentially exposing sensitive data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Ansible Tower versions before 3.6.4
Ansible Tower versions before 3.5.6
Ansible Tower versions before 3.4.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to access the stdout of executed jobs from different organizations, potentially disclosing sensitive data.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Ansible Tower to version 3.6.4 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Implement strict access controls to limit exposure of sensitive data.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit job outputs for any unauthorized access.
Train users on secure coding practices to prevent data exposure.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Ansible Tower to address this vulnerability.