The script additionally automates the process of scanning Ansible-managed hosts for the specified vulnerability and applies necessary updates to mitigate any found issues.
Features:
- User Input Flexibility: Users can now specify paths for input and output files at runtime, with default paths provided to streamline operations.
- Automated Vulnerability Scanning: The script checks all hosts in the provided Ansible inventory for the CVE-2024-3094 vulnerability.
- Conditional Remediation Execution: Users can choose to automatically run remediation playbooks on detected vulnerable hosts or manually initiate the remediation process.
- Enhanced User Notifications: The script includes clear, informative notifications regarding the progress and outcomes of the scanning and remediation processes.
- Efficient Error Handling: The script will exit safely and notify the user if no vulnerable hosts are found, avoiding unnecessary operations.