Vulnerability identifier: #VU21124

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10396

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Dashboard View
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jenkins

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software does not escape the build description on the Latest Builds View. A remote authenticated attacker, who is able to control the description of builds shown on that view 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
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Dashboard View: 1.0 - 2.11

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External links
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/12/2
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-09-12/#SECURITY-1489

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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.