Vulnerability identifier: #VU26044
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Literate
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: Jenkins
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin does not configure its YAML parser to prevent the instantiation of arbitrary types. A remote authenticated attacker able to provide YAML input files to plugin’s build step can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
Literate: 0.1 - 1.0
External links
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/03/09/1
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-03-09/#SECURITY-1750
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.