CVE-2018-1000411: Jenkins JUnit Plugin CSRF vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2018-1000411: Jenkins JUnit Plugin CSRF vulnerability. Affects org.jenkins-ci.plugins:junit versions < 1.26. Fixed in 1.26. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Jenkins JUnit Plugin is a Maven ecosystem package that provides support for JUnit test result reporting in Jenkins. It allows users to view and analyze test results within the Jenkins environment. The plugin is widely used in software development and continuous integration workflows.
Vulnerability Detail
The JUnit Plugin version 1.25 and earlier are affected by a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability. This vulnerability exists in the TestObject.java file, allowing an attacker to set the description of a test result. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate test results, potentially leading to false reports and misleading analysis. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating a moderate severity level.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 1442.vb_b_a_467df2767 as of 23 Oct 2026
Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
1.26
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to update to the fixed version of the JUnit Plugin to mitigate the CSRF vulnerability.
Conclusion
The Jenkins JUnit Plugin version 1.25 and earlier are vulnerable to a CSRF attack that allows manipulation of test results. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to update the plugin to version 1.26 or later. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
This vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate test results in Jenkins, potentially leading to false reports and misleading analysis.
You can use Vulert's playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability. Vulert monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just the pom.xml file.
Yes, upgrading the JUnit Plugin to version 1.26 or later fixes the CSRF vulnerability.
No, there is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to update to the fixed version of the JUnit Plugin.
For more information, you can refer to the GitHub Advisory Database at https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2022/05/GHSA-x9gm-m8pp-54vx/GHSA-x9gm-m8pp-54vx.json
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