Ansible password prompts could expose passwords
Published Nov 26, 2019 · Updated Oct 23, 2026 · Also known as PYSEC-2019-146, GHSA-6fq2-x65v-v9h7
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Ansible password prompts could expose passwords
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QFinch assessment
A data disclosure flaw was found in ansible. Password prompts in ansible-playbook and ansible-cli tools could expose passwords with special characters as they are not properly wrapped. A password with special characters is exposed starting with the first of these special characters. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- PYSEC-2019-146, GHSA-6fq2-x65v-v9h7
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
Record history
Published Nov 26, 2019 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026