no-log-password

This rule ensures playbooks do not write passwords to logs when using loops. Always set the no_log: true attribute to protect sensitive data.

While most Ansible modules mask sensitive data, using secrets inside a loop can result in those secrets being logged. Explicitly adding no_log: true prevents accidentally exposing secrets.

Problematic Code

---
- name: Example playbook
  hosts: localhost
  tasks:
    - name: Log user passwords
      ansible.builtin.user:
        name: john_doe
        comment: John Doe
        uid: 1040
        group: admin
        password: "{{ item }}"
      with_items:
        - wow
      no_log: false # <- Sets the no_log attribute to false.

Correct Code

---
- name: Example playbook
  hosts: localhost
  tasks:
    - name: Do not log user passwords
      ansible.builtin.user:
        name: john_doe
        comment: John Doe
        uid: 1040
        group: admin
        password: "{{ item }}"
      with_items:
        - wow
      no_log: true # <- Sets the no_log attribute to a non-false value.

Note

This rule can be automatically fixed using --fix option.