CVE-2026-44190

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Command Injection in Ansible Lightspeed VS Code Extension

Publication date: 2026-07-22

Last updated on: 2026-07-23

Assigner: Red Hat, Inc.

Description

A flaw was found in the Ansible Lightspeed Visual Studio Code extension. This Command Injection vulnerability (CWE-78) allows a remote attacker to execute unauthorized commands on a user's system. The issue occurs because the `ansible.python.activationScript` setting, intended for a virtual environment activation script, does not properly validate user input as a file path. If a user opens or executes a specially crafted project, an attacker could exploit this to gain complete control over the user's system with the privileges of the Visual Studio Code application.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-07-22

Last Modified

2026-07-23

Generated

2026-08-11

AI Q&A

2026-07-22

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-10

NVD

CVE-2026-44190

EUVD

EUVD-2026-47651

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
redhat	ansible_lightspeed_visual_studio_code_extension	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-78	The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

This is a Command Injection vulnerability in the Ansible Lightspeed Visual Studio Code extension. It allows remote attackers to execute unauthorized commands on a user's system by exploiting improper validation of the `ansible.python.activationScript` setting. If a user opens a specially crafted project, an attacker could gain full control over the system with the privileges of the Visual Studio Code application.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if the Ansible Lightspeed Visual Studio Code extension is installed and review the `ansible.python.activationScript` setting for any suspicious or unrecognized file paths. Inspect project files for unusual scripts or commands that might trigger command injection.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on your system, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, or installation of malware. Since it exploits the Visual Studio Code application's privileges, the attacker could gain significant control over your system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating compliance requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA. Organizations using this extension may face legal and regulatory penalties due to potential data breaches or unauthorized system access.

Mitigation Strategies

Disable or uninstall the Ansible Lightspeed Visual Studio Code extension immediately. Avoid opening or executing untrusted projects in Visual Studio Code. Check for any suspicious activity or unauthorized commands executed by the application.

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