# CVE-2019-10206: ansible: ansible-playbook -k and ansible cli tools, all versions 2.8.x before 2.8.4, all 2.7.x before 2.7.13 and all 2.6.x bef...

CVE-2019-10206 is fixed in ansible on 1 platform by ansible 2.5.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1+esm5 (version 2.5.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1+esm5), released May 27, 2021. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-10206
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0150
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Nov 22, 2019

## Description

ansible-playbook -k and ansible cli tools, all versions 2.8.x before 2.8.4, all 2.7.x before 2.7.13 and all 2.6.x before 2.6.19, prompt passwords by expanding them from templates as they could contain special characters. Passwords should be wrapped to prevent templates trigger and exposing them.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | ansible Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.5.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1+esm5 | [ansible 2.5.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1+esm5](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-ansible-2.5.1-dfsg-1ubuntu0.1-esm5.md) | May 27, 2021 |

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