CVE-2024-6840
Sept. 12, 2024, 6:14 p.m.
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Product(s) Impacted
Ansible Automation Controller
Description
An improper authorization flaw exists in the Ansible Automation Controller. This flaw allows an attacker using the k8S API server to send an HTTP request with a service account token mounted via `automountServiceAccountToken: true`, resulting in privilege escalation to a service account.
Weaknesses
CWE-285
Improper Authorization
The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
CWE ID: 285Date
Published: Sept. 12, 2024, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Sept. 12, 2024, 6:14 p.m.
Status : Awaiting Analysis
CVE has been marked for Analysis. Normally once in this state the CVE will be analyzed by NVD staff within 24 hours.
More infoSource
secalert@redhat.com
CVSS Data
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
HIGH
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality Impact
HIGH
Integrity Impact
LOW
Availability Impact
NONE
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MEDIUMCVSS Vector String
The CVSS vector string provides an in-depth view of the vulnerability metrics.
View Vector StringCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N