SB2022031615 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Jenkins Extended Choice Parameter plugin



SB2022031615 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Jenkins Extended Choice Parameter plugin

Published: March 16, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022031615
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 4
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 4 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Stored cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27202)

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin does not escape the value and description of extended choice parameters of radio buttons or check boxes type. A remote user can inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.


2) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27203)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote user can read values from arbitrary JSON and Java properties files on the Jenkins controller.


3) Cross-site request forgery (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27204)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and perform arbitrary actions on behalf of the victim on the vulnerable website.


4) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27205)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A remote user can connect to an attacker-specified URL.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.