CVE-2023-24452: CSRF vulnerability in Jenkins TestQuality Updater Plugin
Summary
CVE-2023-24452: CSRF vulnerability in Jenkins TestQuality Updater Plugin. Affects org.jenkins-ci.plugins:testquality-updater versions < 1.3. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Jenkins TestQuality Updater Plugin is a Maven package that provides functionality for updating test quality metrics in Jenkins. It allows users to connect to external services and update test quality data. This plugin is vulnerable to a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack, which allows attackers to connect to a specified URL using an attacker-specified username and password.
Vulnerability Detail
The CSRF vulnerability in the Jenkins TestQuality Updater Plugin allows attackers to trick authenticated users into performing unwanted actions on their behalf. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can force a user to connect to a malicious URL with their credentials, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or other malicious activities. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a high severity level.
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 apply the recommended fix by upgrading to the latest version of the Jenkins TestQuality Updater Plugin.
Conclusion
The CSRF vulnerability in the Jenkins TestQuality Updater Plugin exposes users to potential unauthorized access and data manipulation. It is crucial to upgrade to the latest version of the plugin (1.4 or later) to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
A CSRF vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the trust of authenticated users and trick them into performing unintended actions on a web application.
The CSRF vulnerability in the Jenkins TestQuality Updater Plugin can lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, and other malicious activities using the credentials of the targeted user.
Yes, upgrading to Jenkins TestQuality Updater Plugin version 1.4 or later will fix the CSRF vulnerability.
No, there are no known workarounds. It is crucial to apply the recommended fix by upgrading the plugin.
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