SB2022062321 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Jenkins Embeddable Build Status plugin



SB2022062321 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Jenkins Embeddable Build Status plugin

Published: June 23, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022062321
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 67% Low 33%
  • Low
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34178)

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the "link" query parameter. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link 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) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34179)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.


3) Improper Authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34180)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper ViewStatus permission check in the HTTP endpoint. A remote attacker can obtain the build status badge icon for any attacker-specified job and/or build.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.