Improper Authorization Vulnerability in Jenkins Crowd 2 Integration Plugin
CVE-2018-1000422
6.5MEDIUM
What is CVE-2018-1000422?
An improper authorization vulnerability is present in the Jenkins Crowd 2 Integration Plugin, which allows attackers to execute unauthorized actions. Specifically, the flaw exists in the CrowdSecurityRealm.java file, enabling attackers to perform a connection test to a maliciously specified server using credentials and settings they control. This exploitation can compromise the integrity of Jenkins instances, leading to potential escalations in privileges and unauthorized access.