PatchTheCVECVE-2023-32983: Jenkins Ansible Plugin 204.v8191fd551eb_f and earlier does not mask extra variables displayed on the configura
CVE-2023-32983 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting ansible. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Jenkins Ansible Plugin 204.v8191fd551eb_f and earlier does not mask extra variables displayed on the configuration form, increasing the potential for attackers to observe and capture them.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 68%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-312 |
| Published | 2023-05-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-32983?
ansible: upgrade to newer than 204.v8191fd551eb_f. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-32983 being exploited?
CVE-2023-32983 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2023-32983 affect?
CVE-2023-32983 affects ansible. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Jenkins Ansible Plugin 204.v8191fd551eb_f and earlier does not mask extra variables displayed on the configuration form, increasing the potential for attackers to observe and capture them.
How urgent is CVE-2023-32983?
Priority 32/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
Jenkins vulnerabilities · Ansible vulnerabilities
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