CVE-2022-25204: Protection Mechanism Failure in Jenkins Doktor Plugin
Summary
CVE-2022-25204: Protection Mechanism Failure in Jenkins Doktor Plugin. Affects by.dev.madhead.doktor:doktor versions < 0.4.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Jenkins Doktor Plugin is a Maven package (by.dev.madhead.doktor:doktor) that provides functionality for agent processes to render files on the controller as Markdown or Asciidoc. This plugin allows for convenient file rendering and processing within the Jenkins environment.
Vulnerability Detail
The Jenkins Doktor Plugin version 0.4.1 and earlier suffers from a protection mechanism failure. Attackers who can control agent processes can exploit this vulnerability to determine the existence of a file with a specific name. By manipulating the agent processes, an attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or perform other malicious activities.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to update the Jenkins Doktor Plugin to the latest secure version.
Conclusion
The Jenkins Doktor Plugin version 0.4.1 and earlier is vulnerable to a protection mechanism failure that allows attackers to determine the existence of files on the Jenkins controller. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to upgrade to version 0.4.2 or later. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
This vulnerability allows attackers to determine the existence of files on the Jenkins controller, potentially leading to unauthorized access or other malicious activities.
No, this vulnerability requires the attacker to have control over agent processes within the Jenkins environment.
There are no known instances of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild at this time.
Yes, upgrading the Jenkins Doktor Plugin to version 0.4.2 or later will fix this vulnerability.
The only way to mitigate the risk is to update the Jenkins Doktor Plugin to the latest secure version.
