CVE-2026-71465
LOW 3.1RunAdHocCommand.build_args() appends limit as bare positional (args.append(limit)) instead of using args.extend(['-l', limit]) like RunJob. A limit beginning with - is parsed as an ansible CLI option. Currently limited to short-circuit flags (--version, --help) since injected element displaces required pattern positional. Would escalate if ansible-core ever defaults pattern.
No known exploitation, public exploit, or elevated probability at this time. Track for changes.
Exploitation likelihood
0.2%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 11th percentile
Impact if exploited
3.1CVSS 3.1 · LOW
- ConfidentialityNone
- IntegrityLow
- AvailabilityNone
What an attacker needs
- ✓Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
- ⚠Privileges: Requires a low-privilege account
- ✓User interaction: No user interaction needed
- ⚠Complexity: Needs a race window or specific setup
✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it
Proof of concept & exploit code
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Affected
Vendors Red Hat
Products Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 For Rhel 8 Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 For Rhel 9 Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 For Rhel 9 Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.7
Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-88: Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection')
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
All CVSS metrics
- LOW 3.1 v3.1 · CNA Primary
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N - LOW 3.1 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N