CVE-2014-4967: Multiple argument injection vulnerabilities in Ansible before 1.6.7 allow remote attackers to execute arbit...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Ansible versions before 1.6.7 had argument injection flaws. An attacker who already had access to an Ansible-managed host could supply malicious host facts that caused arbitrary code execution. This matters because automation systems often have broad operational reach, but the provided sources do not show active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running Ansible before 1.6.7 or preserving old automation images. Modern maintained Ansible deployments are unlikely to be affected, but version verification is required. Prioritize verification if legacy Ansible is still used. If vulnerable versions exist, treat remediation as urgent because automation compromise can amplify an existing host breach across infrastructure. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Ansible to 1.6.7 or a supported later release.; Check the oCERT advisory and Ansible commit for vendor-specific remediation details.; Retire or rebuild legacy automation controllers using vulnerable Ansible versions..

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Jun 6, 2026, 02:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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