Path traversal in Jenkins visualexpert plugin



Published: 2023-01-27 | Updated: 2023-03-20
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-24455
CWE-ID CWE-22
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerabilities.

Updated 20.03.2023

Added fixed version.

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU71611

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-24455

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

visualexpert: 1.0 - 1.3

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-01-24/#SECURITY-2709

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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