CVE-2018-1000149: Jenkins Ansible Plugin man in the middle vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2018-1000149: Jenkins Ansible Plugin man in the middle vulnerability. Affects org.jenkins-ci.plugins:ansible versions < 1.0. Fixed in 1.0. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Jenkins Ansible Plugin is a Maven package that provides integration between Jenkins and Ansible, allowing users to automate tasks and manage infrastructure using Ansible playbooks. It is widely used in DevOps environments to streamline deployment processes. However, versions 0.8 and older of the plugin are vulnerable to a man-in-the-middle attack due to disabled host key verification by default.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the Jenkins Ansible Plugin allows an attacker to intercept and modify communication between Jenkins and Ansible. By disabling host key verification, the plugin becomes susceptible to man-in-the-middle attacks, where an attacker can impersonate the Ansible server and execute arbitrary commands on the Jenkins server. This can lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, and potential compromise of the entire infrastructure.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
1.0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. However, users can mitigate the risk by manually enabling host key verification in the affected versions of the plugin. This can be done by modifying the plugin configuration or by implementing additional security measures, such as using secure communication channels and verifying the authenticity of the Ansible server.
Conclusion
The Jenkins Ansible Plugin man-in-the-middle vulnerability in versions 0.8 and older poses a significant risk to the security and integrity of Jenkins installations. It is crucial to upgrade to version 1.0 or newer of the plugin to mitigate the vulnerability. Additionally, users should follow best practices for secure communication and infrastructure management. For further assistance, contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The vulnerability allows an attacker to intercept and modify communication between Jenkins and Ansible, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data leakage, and compromise of the infrastructure.
Versions 0.8 and older of the Jenkins Ansible Plugin are affected by this vulnerability.
There are no known public exploits for this vulnerability at the time of writing. However, it is important to patch the vulnerability to prevent potential attacks.
You can use the Vulert Playground (https://vulert.com/scanner) to check if your Jenkins installation is affected by this vulnerability. Simply provide your pom.xml file, and Vulert will analyze it for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
For further support on vulnerability remediation and securing your Jenkins installation, you can reach out to info@devnack.com.
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