What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-9902?

CVE-2024-9902 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-9902?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2024-9902. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Ansible. The CVE-2024-9902

MEDIUM

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2024-11-06 secalert@redhat.com

Authentication Bypass

6.3

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: redhat

Severity by source

Vendor (redhat) PRIMARY

6.3 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

Primary rating from Vendor (redhat) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: redhat

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 06, 2024 - 10:15 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.3

DescriptionCVE.org

A flaw was found in Ansible. The ansible-core user module can allow an unprivileged user to silently create or replace the contents of any file on any system path and take ownership of it when a privileged user executes the user module against the unprivileged user's home directory. If the unprivileged user has traversal permissions on the directory containing the exploited target file, they retain full control over the contents of the file as its owner.

AnalysisAI

A flaw was found in Ansible. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.3). No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. A flaw was found in Ansible. The ansible-core user module can allow an unprivileged user to silently create or replace the contents of any file on any system path and take ownership of it when a privileged user executes the user module against the unprivileged user's home directory. If the unprivileged user has traversal permissions on the directory containing the exploited target file, they retain full control over the contents of the file as its owner.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.