{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata — refreshed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/tags/ansible/","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cves":[],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_products":[],"_cs_severities":["critical"],"_cs_tags":["ansible","redhat","vulnerability","dos","xss","code-execution"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":[],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMultiple vulnerabilities exist in Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform that could be exploited by a remote, anonymous attacker. The vulnerabilities span a wide range of potential impacts, including denial of service (DoS), arbitrary code execution, security bypass, data manipulation, information disclosure, and cross-site scripting (XSS). While the specific CVEs are not detailed, the broad range of potential exploits suggests a critical need for patching and mitigation. The lack of specific targeting information implies a widespread threat affecting any organization utilizing the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. Given the potential for arbitrary code execution and data manipulation, a successful attack could lead to significant operational disruption and data breaches.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker identifies a vulnerable endpoint or component within the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform accessible remotely.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker exploits a vulnerability, such as a flaw in input validation, to inject malicious code or scripts.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker leverages the initial exploit to achieve arbitrary code execution on the target system.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker escalates privileges to gain control over the Ansible Automation Platform instance.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker uses the compromised platform to manipulate automation workflows and configurations.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker deploys malicious playbooks to managed hosts, leading to further compromise.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker exfiltrates sensitive data from the compromised hosts or the Ansible Automation Platform database.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker launches denial-of-service attacks against critical infrastructure components, disrupting operations.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could have severe consequences. A denial-of-service attack could disrupt critical automation processes, leading to significant operational downtime. Arbitrary code execution could allow an attacker to gain complete control over the Ansible Automation Platform and managed hosts. Data manipulation could compromise the integrity of critical systems and data. Information disclosure could expose sensitive credentials and internal data. Cross-site scripting could be used to target administrators and users of the platform. The lack of specific victimology makes it difficult to estimate the number of potential victims, but the widespread use of Ansible suggests that a successful exploit could have a broad impact across numerous sectors.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview Red Hat security advisories related to Ansible Automation Platform and apply the necessary patches immediately to remediate potential vulnerabilities as they become available.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement strong input validation and output encoding to prevent code injection and cross-site scripting attacks.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor network traffic for suspicious activity indicative of exploitation attempts, focusing on requests targeting the Ansible Automation Platform web interface.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the Sigma rules provided below to detect potential exploitation attempts and malicious activity on the Ansible Automation Platform server (see rules section).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview and harden the security configuration of the Ansible Automation Platform to minimize the attack surface.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement strict access controls to limit the exposure of sensitive data and functionality.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-04-15T11:37:19Z","date_published":"2026-04-15T11:37:19Z","id":"/briefs/2026-04-redhat-ansible-vulns/","summary":"A remote, anonymous attacker can exploit multiple vulnerabilities in Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform to perform denial of service, execute arbitrary code, bypass security measures, manipulate data, disclose information, or conduct XSS attacks.","title":"Multiple Vulnerabilities in Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-04-redhat-ansible-vulns/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — Ansible","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}