How severe is CVE-2024-11079?

CVE-2024-11079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-11079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-11079?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-11079 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-11079 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3228.

When was CVE-2024-11079 published?

CVE-2024-11079 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-30.

CVE-2024-11079

CVE-2024-11079 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-3228
Weakness: CWE-20
Published: 2024-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-30

Description

A flaw was found in Ansible-Core. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass unsafe content protections using the hostvars object to reference and execute templated content. This issue can lead to arbitrary code execution if remote data or module outputs are improperly templated within playbooks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-11079?: A flaw was found in Ansible-Core. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass unsafe content protections using the hostvars object to reference and execute templated content. This issue can lead to arbitrary code execution if remote data or module outputs are improperly templated within playbooks.
How severe is CVE-2024-11079?: CVE-2024-11079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-11079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11079?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-11079 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-11079 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3228.
When was CVE-2024-11079 published?: CVE-2024-11079 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-30.

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