Security Flaw in Jenkins Google Compute Engine Plugin by Cloudbees
CVE-2019-16546

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Jenkins
Status
Jenkins Google Compute Engine Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 November 2019

Summary

The Jenkins Google Compute Engine Plugin versions up to 4.1.1 are susceptible to a security vulnerability that stems from a lack of verification for SSH host keys when establishing connections with agents created by the plugin. This oversight allows attackers to manipulate the connection, potentially leading to man-in-the-middle attacks, compromising the integrity of data and communications.

Affected Version(s)

Jenkins Google Compute Engine Plugin 4.1.1 and earlier

References

https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-11-21/#SECURITY...
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/11/21/1
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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