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# SSL validation disabled within Ansible DNF module misconfiguration detected in code

## Rule Details

|                        |                                            |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| Cortex AppSec Rule ID  | APPSEC2\_ANSIBLE\_5                        |
| Category - Subcategory | Public Exposure - Encryption And Protocols |
| Provider               | OTHER                                      |
| Severity               | MEDIUM                                     |
| Framework              | Ansible                                    |

## Impact

This rule detects whether SSL certificate validation is enforced when using the DNF module in Ansible. SSL verifies the authenticity of the server's SSL certificate, ensuring that HTTPS connections are secure and the server's identity is validated. This is critical for preventing Man-in-the-Middle attacks.

## How to Fix

*Module:* dnf

* *Attribute:* sslverify

To mitigate this risk, ensure that the sslverify attribute is not set to 'false' in your DNF tasks. If not explicitly set, the default behavior is to perform SSL validation. It is recommended to explicitly set sslverify to 'true' to enforce clarity and intent in the code.

Secure Code Example:

## In this example, setting `sslverify` to 'true' ensures the integrity and authenticity of your SSL connections enhancing the security of your package management operations. \[source,go]

* name: Example ansible.builtin.dnf: name: nginx state: latest sslverify: true

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