CVE-2018-1000012: XXE vulnerability in Jenkins Warnings Plugin
Summary
CVE-2018-1000012: XXE vulnerability Jenkins Warnings Plugin. Affects org.jvnet.hudson.plugins:warnings versions < 4.65. Fixed in 4.65. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Jenkins Warnings Plugin is a Maven package that is used in the Jenkins build process. It provides functionality to parse files and extract warnings or issues. This plugin is commonly used in continuous integration and delivery pipelines to identify and report code quality issues. However, versions 4.64 and earlier of the plugin are vulnerable to an XML External Entity (XXE) attack.
Vulnerability Detail
The XXE vulnerability in the Jenkins Warnings Plugin allows attackers with user permissions in Jenkins to exploit XML external entities in the files parsed during the build process. This can lead to several security risks, including the extraction of sensitive information from the Jenkins master, server-side request forgery, or denial-of-service attacks. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a high severity level.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
4.65
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to upgrade to the fixed version of the Jenkins Warnings Plugin to ensure the security of the Jenkins environment.
Conclusion
The XXE vulnerability in the Jenkins Warnings Plugin poses a significant security risk to Jenkins environments. It is crucial to upgrade to the fixed version of the plugin (4.65 or later) to mitigate the risk. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The Jenkins Warnings Plugin is a Maven package used in Jenkins to parse files and extract warnings or issues during the build process.
An XML External Entity (XXE) attack is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to exploit the processing of XML data and entities, potentially leading to information disclosure, server-side request forgery, or denial-of-service attacks.
The risks associated with this vulnerability include the extraction of sensitive information from the Jenkins master, server-side request forgery, or denial-of-service attacks.
The CVSS score of this vulnerability is 8.8, indicating a high severity level.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade the Jenkins Warnings Plugin to version 4.65 or later.
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