Vulnerability identifier: #VU17912
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 9.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
Script Security
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: Jenkins
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable server.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in "src/main/java/org/jenkinsci/plugins/scriptsecurity/sandbox/groovy/GroovySandbox.java" and "src/main/java/org/jenkinsci/plugins/scriptsecurity/sandbox/groovy/SecureGroovyScript.java" when parsing, compiling or instantiating a Groovy script. A remote attacker with Overall/Read permission can supply a specially crafted Groovy script, bypass the sandbox protection and execute arbitrary code on the Jenkins master.
The vulnerability can be exploited via an HTTP endpoint that provides script validation or via another plugin on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise the affected server.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Script Security: 1.0 - 1.53
External links
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-03-06/
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?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.