Vulnerability identifier: #VU73917

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28668

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Role-based Authorization Strategy
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 incorrect permission checks. A remote user can gain greater access than they’re entitled to.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Role-based Authorization Strategy: 587.v2872c41fa_e51

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External links
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-03-21/

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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.