SB2024012515 - Path traversal in Jenkins Matrix Project plugin



SB2024012515 - Path traversal in Jenkins Matrix Project plugin

Published: January 25, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024012515
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23900)

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

The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin does not sanitize user-defined axis names of multi-configuration projects submitted through the config.xml REST API endpoint. A remote user can create or replace any config.xml file on the Jenkins controller file system with content not controllable by the attackers.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.