SB2023113035 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Jenkins NeuVector Vulnerability Scanner plugin

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Cross-site request forgery (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-49673)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and perform arbitrary actions on behalf of the victim on the vulnerable website.

2) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-49674)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin does not perform a permission check in a connection test HTTP endpoint. A remote user can connect to an attacker-specified hostname and port using attacker-specified username and password.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-11-29/#SECURITY-3256
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/29/1