CVE-2023-24446: Cross-site request forgery vulnerability in Jenkins OpenID Plugin
Summary
CVE-2023-24446: Cross-site request forgery vulnerability in Jenkins OpenID Plugin. Affects org.jenkins-ci.plugins:openid versions < 2.4. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Jenkins OpenID Plugin is a Maven package that provides OpenID authentication support for the Jenkins continuous integration and delivery platform. It allows users to log in to Jenkins using their OpenID credentials. This plugin is widely used in various software development environments.
Vulnerability Detail
A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability has been identified in Jenkins OpenID Plugin versions 2.4 and earlier. This vulnerability enables attackers to trick users into unknowingly logging in to the attacker's account. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can gain unauthorized access to the victim's account and perform malicious actions on their behalf.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
If upgrading to the latest version of the Jenkins OpenID Plugin is not immediately feasible, users can implement a temporary workaround by disabling the OpenID authentication feature in Jenkins. This can be done by navigating to the 'Configure Global Security' section in Jenkins, unchecking the 'Enable OpenID' option, and saving the configuration. However, it is strongly recommended to update to the latest version as soon as possible to fully mitigate the vulnerability.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Jenkins OpenID Plugin versions 2.4 and earlier are vulnerable to a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to upgrade to the latest version of the plugin (2.5 or later) or disable the OpenID authentication feature temporarily. For further assistance and support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
This vulnerability allows attackers to impersonate users and perform actions on their behalf, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, and other malicious activities.
No, this vulnerability only affects Jenkins instances that have the OpenID Plugin installed and enabled.
At the time of this advisory, there are no known public exploits specifically targeting this vulnerability. However, it is important to apply the recommended security updates to prevent any potential exploitation.
Yes, you can temporarily mitigate this vulnerability by disabling the OpenID authentication feature in Jenkins. However, it is strongly recommended to update to the latest version of the plugin as soon as possible.
For more information about this vulnerability, you can refer to the GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-96jv-c7m6-q43g or the associated CVE-2023-24446.
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