CVE-2026-71363
Awx: unauthenticated debug endpoints trigger scheduler operations
A flaw was found in AWX. The debug API endpoints (/api/debug/task_manager/, /api/debug/dependency_manager/, /api/debug/workflow_manager/) are registered unconditionally in the URL configuration and use AllowAny permission class with _ignore_model_permissions=True. This allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to repeatedly invoke scheduler operations that acquire database advisory locks and open transactions, potentially leading to resource exhaustion and degraded service availability.
Fixes and workarounds
Workaround
There is no complete mitigation for this vulnerability other than applying the update when available. However, the following measures reduce exposure: 1. Restrict network access to the Automation Controller API (/api/) to trusted networks and authenticated clients using firewall rules or reverse proxy configuration. 2. Configure a reverse proxy or web application firewall to block requests to /api/debug/* paths. 3. In AAP 2.5+ deployments, ensure that the Automation Controller API is not directly accessible bypassing the Platform Gateway.
Source: CNA: redhatAffected products and versions
| Product | Versions | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2 Red Hat ansible-automation-platform-26/controller-rhel9
https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/ |
Range not reported
Other versions: affected |
CNA: redhat |
| Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2 Red Hat ansible-automation-platform-27/controller-rhel9
https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/ |
Range not reported
Other versions: affected |
CNA: redhat |
| Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2 Red Hat automation-controller
https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/ |
Range not reported
Other versions: affected |
CNA: redhat |
Version ranges are source assertions. Check the vendor advisory and your installed configuration before determining exposure.
CVSS assessments
| Version / score | Vector | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1 / 5.3 medium |
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L | CNA: redhat |
| 3.1 / 5.3 medium |
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L | NVD: [email protected] |
Exploit evidence
No exploit evidence in collected sources. This is not proof of no exploitation.
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-71363CNA: redhat · vdb-entry, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2511899CNA: redhat · issue-tracking, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-71363[email protected]
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2511899[email protected]
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