Improper Permissions in GitHub Branch Source Plugin by Jenkins
CVE-2017-1000091

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Jenkins
Status
Github Branch Source
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 October 2017

Summary

The GitHub Branch Source Plugin in Jenkins contains an improper permission check that allows authenticated users with Overall/Read access to connect to any web server by specifying a malicious GitHub API URL. This flaw can enable unauthorized access to sensitive information, including credentials. Furthermore, it permits actions without the necessity of POST requests, making it vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), potentially compromising system security.

References

https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2017-07-10/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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