Critical Security Update for ansible-core: CVE-2026-11332
Summary
RHSA-2026:67467: Red Hat Security Advisory: ansible-core security update. Affects ansible-core versions < 1:2.14.14-1.el9_4.1. Fixed in 1:2.14.14-1.el9_4.1. How to fix ↓
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Background
Ansible-core is a foundational component of the Ansible automation platform, which is widely used for IT automation, configuration management, and orchestration. It provides a framework for managing systems and applications through simple, human-readable automation scripts. The package is integral to the functionality of Ansible, allowing users to automate tasks across multiple systems efficiently. However, it has been identified to have a critical vulnerability that could potentially compromise system security.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-11332 affects ansible-core and ansible-test packages, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information. This issue arises from improper input validation, which could lead to information disclosure and unauthorized actions being performed on the system. The ramifications of this vulnerability are severe, as it could allow attackers to gain access to sensitive data or execute arbitrary commands, thereby compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the affected systems.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
1:2.14.14-1.el9_4.1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, users can restrict access to the affected systems and monitor for any unusual activity until the packages can be updated. Additionally, implementing strict input validation in automation scripts can help mitigate the risk until the official patch is applied.
Conclusion
The ansible-core and ansible-test packages are affected by a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-11332) that could lead to serious security breaches. It is crucial for users to update their packages to the patched version to mitigate risks. Temporary workarounds can be implemented until the update is applied.
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FAQ
CVE-2026-11332 is a critical vulnerability in the ansible-core and ansible-test packages that could lead to unauthorized access and information disclosure.
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The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 7.8, indicating a high level of severity.
If immediate updates are not possible, restrict access to the affected systems and monitor for unusual activity as a temporary workaround.
More information can be found in the Red Hat Security Advisory at https://security.access.redhat.com/data/osv/RHSA-2026:67467.json.
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