# CVE-2021-3701: ansible-runner: A flaw was found in ansible-runner where the default temporary files configuration in ansible-2.0.0 are written to wo...

CVE-2021-3701 is fixed in ansible-runner on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2021-3701, released August 23, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-3701
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.6 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0029
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 23, 2022

## Description

A flaw was found in ansible-runner where the default temporary files configuration in ansible-2.0.0 are written to world R/W locations. This flaw allows an attacker to pre-create the directory, resulting in reading private information or forcing ansible-runner to write files as the legitimate user in a place they did not expect. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality and integrity.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | ansible-runner Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 2.1.1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2021-3701](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2021-3701.md) | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Linux | ansible-runner Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 2.1.1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2021-3701](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2021-3701.md) | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Linux | ansible-runner Debian 14 | 2.1.1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2021-3701](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2021-3701.md) | Aug 23, 2022 |

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