Stored cross-site scripting in Jenkins Maven Metadata for CI server plugin

1) Stored cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU65917

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36905

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin does not perform URL validation for the Repository Base URL of List maven artifact versions parameters. A remote user can inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Maven Metadata for CI server: 1.0.0 - 2.2

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:maven_metadata_for_ci_server:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:maven_metadata_for_ci_server:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:maven_metadata_for_ci_server:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-07-27/#SECURITY-2686
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/27/1

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.