CVE-2023-37949: Jenkins Orka by MacStadium Plugin missing permission check
Summary
CVE-2023-37949: Jenkins Orka by MacStadium Plugin missing permission check. Affects io.jenkins.plugins:macstadium-orka versions < 1.34. Fixed in 1.34. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Jenkins Orka by MacStadium Plugin is a Maven package that provides integration between Jenkins and Orka by MacStadium, a virtualization platform for macOS. This plugin allows users to create and manage virtual machines on Orka using Jenkins. It is commonly used in CI/CD pipelines for macOS applications. However, versions 1.33 and earlier of the plugin have a vulnerability that allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to a specified URL using attacker-specified credentials IDs obtained through another method. This can lead to the capture of credentials stored in Jenkins.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the Jenkins Orka by MacStadium Plugin arises from the lack of a permission check in an HTTP endpoint. Attackers with Overall/Read permission can exploit this vulnerability to connect to a URL of their choice using credentials IDs obtained through other means. This can result in the unauthorized access and capture of sensitive credentials stored in Jenkins. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.4, indicating a moderate severity level.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 2.10 as of 23 Oct 2026
Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
1.34
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Conclusion
The Jenkins Orka by MacStadium Plugin versions 1.33 and earlier have a vulnerability that allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to a specified URL using attacker-specified credentials IDs, potentially leading to the capture of sensitive credentials stored in Jenkins. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to version 1.34 or later of the plugin. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
This vulnerability allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to a specified URL using attacker-specified credentials IDs, potentially leading to the capture of sensitive credentials stored in Jenkins.
Users of Jenkins who have installed and are using versions 1.33 and earlier of the Orka by MacStadium Plugin are affected by this vulnerability.
No, there are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. It is recommended to upgrade to the fixed version of the plugin.
There is no evidence of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild at the moment. However, it is important to apply the fix as soon as possible to prevent potential attacks.
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