Vulnerability identifier: #VU68594

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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-2022-43401

CWE-ID: CWE-693

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Script Security
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jenkins

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures in the Groovy language runtime. A remote user can bypass the sandbox protection and execute arbitrary code in the context of the Jenkins controller JVM.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Script Security: 1183.v774b_0b_0a_a_451

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External links
http://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-10-19/#SECURITY-2824%20(1)
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/19/3

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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.