CVE-2023-24458: Cross-site request forgery vulnerability in Jenkins BearyChat Plugin
Summary
CVE-2023-24458: Cross-site request forgery vulnerability in Jenkins BearyChat Plugin. Affects org.jenkins-ci.plugins:bearychat versions < 3.0.2. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Jenkins BearyChat Plugin is a Maven package that provides integration between Jenkins, an open-source automation server, and BearyChat, a team communication tool. This plugin allows users to send notifications and updates from Jenkins to BearyChat channels. It is widely used in software development and continuous integration workflows.
Vulnerability Detail
A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability has been identified in the Jenkins BearyChat Plugin version 3.0.2 and earlier. This vulnerability allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users by tricking them into visiting a malicious website or clicking on a specially crafted link. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can connect to an attacker-specified URL, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data leakage, or other malicious activities.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can disable or remove the Jenkins BearyChat Plugin from their Jenkins installation until the vulnerability is patched. This can be done by navigating to the Jenkins plugin management interface, locating the BearyChat Plugin, and disabling or uninstalling it. However, this workaround will result in the loss of BearyChat integration functionality until the plugin is reinstalled or re-enabled.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Jenkins BearyChat Plugin version 3.0.2 and earlier are affected by a cross-site request forgery vulnerability. To mitigate the risk, users should upgrade to version 3.0.3 or later, which includes a fix for the vulnerability. Alternatively, users can temporarily disable or remove the plugin until a patched version is available. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) is a type of security vulnerability that allows an attacker to exploit the trust of a website or application by tricking authenticated users into performing unintended actions. In the case of the Jenkins BearyChat Plugin, this vulnerability enables attackers to connect to an attacker-specified URL.
By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can perform actions on behalf of authenticated users, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data leakage, or other malicious activities. This can compromise the integrity and security of the Jenkins environment and the connected BearyChat channels.
You can use the Vulert Playground (https://vulert.com/scanner) to check if your Jenkins installation is affected by this vulnerability. Vulert monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities, using just the pom.xml file, without requiring access to the code or installation.
Yes, a fix for this vulnerability is available in version 3.0.3 of the Jenkins BearyChat Plugin. It is recommended to upgrade to this version or any subsequent patched versions to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
Yes, as a temporary workaround, you can disable or remove the Jenkins BearyChat Plugin from your Jenkins installation until the vulnerability is patched. However, this will result in the loss of BearyChat integration functionality until the plugin is reinstalled or re-enabled.
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