CVE-2022-34209: Cross-Site Request Forgery in Jenkins ThreadFix Plugin
Summary
CVE-2022-34209: Cross-Site Request Forgery in Jenkins ThreadFix Plugin. Affects org.jenkins-ci.plugins:threadfix versions < 1.5.4. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
The Jenkins ThreadFix Plugin is a Maven-based package that provides integration between Jenkins and ThreadFix, a vulnerability management platform. It allows users to automatically import security vulnerabilities detected during the build process into ThreadFix for further analysis and remediation. The plugin facilitates seamless collaboration between development and security teams, enabling efficient vulnerability management within the CI/CD pipeline.
Vulnerability Detail
A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability has been identified in Jenkins ThreadFix Plugin versions 1.5.4 and earlier. This vulnerability allows attackers to trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions on their behalf. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can craft a malicious request that, when executed by an authenticated user, connects to an attacker-specified URL. This can lead to various security risks, including unauthorized data disclosure, unauthorized actions, and potential compromise of the Jenkins environment.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to apply the recommended fix by upgrading to the latest version of the Jenkins ThreadFix Plugin.
Conclusion
The CSRF vulnerability in the Jenkins ThreadFix Plugin can have significant security implications, potentially leading to unauthorized actions and compromise of the Jenkins environment. It is crucial to promptly upgrade to version 1.5.5 or later of the plugin to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
See every vulnerability recorded for org.jenkins-ci.plugins:threadfix →
FAQ
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) is an attack that tricks authenticated users into unknowingly executing malicious actions on a web application. In the context of this vulnerability, it allows attackers to perform actions on behalf of authenticated Jenkins ThreadFix Plugin users.
Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized data disclosure, unauthorized actions performed by authenticated users, and potential compromise of the Jenkins environment.
Versions 1.5.4 and earlier of the Jenkins ThreadFix Plugin are affected by this vulnerability.
Yes, upgrading to version 1.5.5 or later of the Jenkins ThreadFix Plugin addresses this vulnerability.
To update the plugin, navigate to the 'Manage Plugins' section in Jenkins, select the 'Available' tab, locate the ThreadFix Plugin, and click the 'Update' button.
Related vulnerabilities
Recent vulnerabilities recorded for org.jenkins-ci.plugins:threadfix.
