Vulnerability identifier: #VU59606

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23112

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Publish Over SSH
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jenkins

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in methods implementing connection tests. A remote authenticated attacker can connect to an attacker-specified SSH server using attacker-specified credentials. 

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Publish Over SSH: 1.22

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External links
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-01-12/

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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.