Vulnerability identifier: #VU28580

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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: CVE-2020-2200

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Play Framework
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 plugin lets users specify the path to the "play" command on the Jenkins master. A remote authenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands 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

Play Framework: 0.0.1 - 1.0.2

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External links
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/06/03/3
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-06-03/#SECURITY-1879

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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.