#VU79886 Path traversal in Folders - CVE-2023-40338
Published: August 23, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU79886
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40338
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Folders
Folders
Software vendor:
Jenkins
Jenkins
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin displays an error message that includes an absolute path of a log file when attempting to access the Scan Organization Folder Log if no logs are available. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.