Vulnerability identifier: #VU21361

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10409

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Project Inheritance
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jenkins

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due a missing permission check in the HTTP endpoint triggering project creation. A remote authenticated user with Overall/Read permission can bypass implemented security restrictions and create these projects from templates.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Project Inheritance: 1.4.8 - 19.08.01

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External links
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/25/3
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-09-25/#SECURITY-401

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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.