Remote code execution in Jenkins Script Security Plugin
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2019-16538 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-284 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Script Security Web applications / Modules and components for CMS |
| Vendor | Jenkins |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU22916
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-16538
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass sandbox restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote authenticated attacker can circumvent the Sandbox protection through closure default parameter expressions and execute arbitrary code on the Jenkins master JVM.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsScript Security: 1.0 - 1.67
External linkshttp://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-11-21/#SECURITY-1658
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
