Vulnerability identifier: #VU76236

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32981

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Pipeline Utility Steps
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

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. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and create or replace arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Pipeline Utility Steps: 2.0 - 2.15.2

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External links
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-05-16/

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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.