CVE-2022-36908: CSRF vulnerability in Jenkins OpenShift Deployer Plugin
Summary
CVE-2022-36908: CSRF vulnerability in Jenkins OpenShift Deployer Plugin. Affects org.jenkins-ci.plugins:openshift-deployer versions < 1.2.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The OpenShift Deployer Plugin is a Maven package that integrates with Jenkins, a popular open-source automation server. This plugin allows users to deploy applications to OpenShift, a containerization platform. It provides functionality for managing deployments, scaling applications, and monitoring their status. The OpenShift Deployer Plugin version 1.2.0 and earlier are affected by a CSRF vulnerability.
Vulnerability Detail
The CSRF vulnerability in the OpenShift Deployer Plugin arises from a lack of permission checks in certain form validation methods. These methods do not require POST requests, making it possible for an attacker to forge a request on behalf of a victim user. By tricking the victim into visiting a malicious website or clicking on a specially crafted link, the attacker can perform unauthorized actions on the victim's behalf within the Jenkins environment. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.4, indicating a moderate severity level.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. However, users can mitigate the risk by implementing additional security measures, such as using CSRF tokens in their Jenkins environment and regularly monitoring and reviewing Jenkins logs for suspicious activity.
Conclusion
The CSRF vulnerability in the OpenShift Deployer Plugin exposes Jenkins installations to the risk of unauthorized actions being performed within the environment. To mitigate this risk, users should upgrade to a non-affected version of the plugin, follow security best practices, and monitor their Jenkins logs for any suspicious activity. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) is an attack that tricks the victim into performing unwanted actions on a web application in which they are authenticated. In the case of the OpenShift Deployer Plugin, it allows an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of a victim user within the Jenkins environment.
The CSRF vulnerability in the OpenShift Deployer Plugin can lead to unauthorized actions being performed within the Jenkins environment. This can include deploying or modifying applications, scaling resources, and accessing sensitive information.
At the time of this advisory, there is no known public exploit for this vulnerability. However, it is important to address the vulnerability promptly to prevent potential exploitation.
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker needs to trick a victim user into visiting a malicious website or clicking on a specially crafted link. The victim user must also have the necessary permissions within the Jenkins environment to perform the actions triggered by the CSRF attack.
Yes, the vulnerability has been fixed in versions of the OpenShift Deployer Plugin later than 1.2.0. It is recommended to update to the latest version to mitigate the risk.
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