Ansible-core: ansible-core: ansible-galaxy collection install symlink path escape allows arbitrary file write / code ...
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-89091
Summary
Ansible-core: ansible-core: ansible-galaxy collection install symlink path escape allows arbitrary file write / code execution Published in October 2026 Security Updates.
Why it matters
Microsoft published this item through its Security Update Guide, making it part of Patch Tuesday triage for affected Windows, cloud, or application estates. EPSS percentile: 40%.
Operator check
Review the Microsoft Security Update Guide entry for CVE-2026-89091. Confirm whether Mariner is deployed, then apply the current security update or documented mitigation. CVSS score: 8.8. EPSS probability: 0.5%; percentile: 40%.
Sources
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