CVE-2019-3828

4.2 MEDIUM 0.5% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Ansible fetch module before versions 2.5.15, 2.6.14, 2.7.8 has a path traversal vulnerability which allows copying and overwriting files outside of the specified destination in the local ansible controller host, by not restricting an absolute path.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine with an admin-level account, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2019-03-27 13:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 02:35 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 4.2 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2019-03-27 13:29 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 02:35 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.5% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-22 · Path traversal
Record status: Modified

Affected

Redhat Ansible < 2.5.15
Redhat Ansible < 2.6.14
Redhat Ansible < 2.7.8

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.2

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: High
User interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: Low
Availability: None

Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record