Vulnerability identifier: #VU26397

Vulnerability risk: High

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: CVE-2020-2167

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OpenShift Pipeline
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 software does not configure its YAML parser to prevent the instantiation of arbitrary types. A remote authenticated attacker able to provide YAML input files can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenShift Pipeline: 1.0 - 1.0.56

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External links
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/03/25/2
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-03-25/#SECURITY-1739

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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.