Vulnerability identifier: #VU57148
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Jenkins
Server applications /
Application servers
Jenkins LTS
Server applications /
Application servers
Vendor: Jenkins
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences on Windows. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Jenkins: 2.0 - 2.314
Jenkins LTS: 2.7.1 - 2.303.1
External links
http://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-10-06/#SECURITY-2481
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/06/1
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.