#VU65913 Stored cross-site scripting in Dynamic Extended Choice Parameter


Published: 2022-08-02

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65913

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36902

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Dynamic Extended Choice Parameter
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jenkins

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin does not escape several fields of Moded Extended Choice parameters. A remote user can inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

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

Vulnerable software versions

Dynamic Extended Choice Parameter: 1.0.0 - 1.0.1


External links
http://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-07-27/#SECURITY-2682
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/27/1


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.


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