Vulnerability identifier: #VU21118
Vulnerability risk: Medium
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-78
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Git client
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: Jenkins
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected software does not properly restrict values passed as URL argument to an invocation of git "ls-remote". A remote authenticated attacker with Job/Configure permission can execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Git client: 1.4.0 - 2.8.4
External links
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/12/2
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-09-12/#SECURITY-1534
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.