#VU77482 Improper Certificate Validation in Checkmarx - CVE-2023-35142

Vulnerability identifier: #VU77482

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-35142

CWE-ID: CWE-295

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Checkmarx
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jenkins

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate verification. A remote user can perform a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack and gain access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Checkmarx: 2022.4.3

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External links
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-06-14/

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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.