CVE-2014-4678 describes a critical arbitrary code execution vulnerability in the safe_eval function of Ansible versions prior to 1.6.4, affecting Debian and Red Hat Ansible distributions. This flaw, an incomplete fix for a previous vulnerability, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to insufficient restrictions on the code subset. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL), it presents a severe risk with network-based attacks, low complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB modules, the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion, indicating awareness and potential for future exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.6.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:redhat:ansible:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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