# CVE-2026-52902: automation-controller-cli: A path traversal vulnerability was found in awxkit, the CLI tool for AWX

CVE-2026-52902 is fixed in automation-controller-cli on 1 platform by RHSA-2026:59137 (version 4.8.6-1.el10ap), released August 26, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-52902
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 4.7 (moderate)
- EPSS: 0.0013
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 9, 2026

## Description

A path traversal vulnerability was found in awxkit, the CLI tool for AWX. The YAML !include directive does not sanitize file paths, allowing an attacker to craft a malicious YAML file that reads arbitrary YAML-formatted files from the local filesystem when a user imports it using "awx --conf.format yaml import". This is a client-side vulnerability requiring user interaction.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | automation-controller-cli RHEL 10 | 4.8.6-1.el10ap | [RHSA-2026:59137](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2026-59137.md) | Aug 26, 2026 |

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