#VU83593 Improper access control in NeuVector Vulnerability Scanner - CVE-2023-49674

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83593

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-49674

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NeuVector Vulnerability Scanner
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jenkins

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin does not perform a permission check in a connection test HTTP endpoint. A remote user can connect to an attacker-specified hostname and port using attacker-specified username and password.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NeuVector Vulnerability Scanner: 1.22

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External links
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-11-29/#SECURITY-3256
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/29/1

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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.