Security Test: Ansible Config Exposure¶

Description¶

Default Severity: medium

When Ansible configuration files are left accessible to the public, they can reveal sensitive details about how your systems are configured and even include credentials. This happens when default settings or misconfigurations expose these files outside a secure environment, making them an easy target for attackers. With this information, someone could potentially access internal systems, disrupt operations, or escalate their privileges. Many developers inadvertently expose these files by not properly securing the directories where they’re stored, so it’s important to always ensure access controls are correctly set.

Configuration¶

Identifier: information_disclosure/ansible_config_exposure

Examples¶

All configuration available:

checks:
  information_disclosure/ansible_config_exposure:
    skip: false # default

Compliance and Standards¶