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CVE-2026-84470

6.4 · MEDIUM

A flaw was found in Ansible Automation Platform's automation-controller (AWX).

Published Sep 1, 2026CWE-862EPSS 0.30%

Overview

CVE-2026-84470 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 1, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A flaw was found in Ansible Automation Platform's automation-controller (AWX).

The Bulk Job Launch API (POST /api/v2/bulk/job_launch/) authorizes the

requested instance_groups with only a read-level permission check, whereas the

standard single-job launch path requires use-level permission on the same

field. A principal that holds read (but not use) permission on an instance

group -- for example the built-in read-only System Auditor role -- together

with execute permission on a job template can launch bulk jobs onto instance

groups they are not authorized to use, bypassing execution-placement

isolation.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-84470?

CVE-2026-84470 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 1, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-84470?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-84470?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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