#VU85792 Path traversal in Matrix Project - CVE-2024-23900

Vulnerability identifier: #VU85792

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23900

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Matrix Project
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 the affected plugin does not sanitize user-defined axis names of multi-configuration projects submitted through the config.xml REST API endpoint. A remote user can create or replace any config.xml file on the Jenkins controller file system with content not controllable by the attackers.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Matrix Project: 822.v01b_8c85d16d2

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External links
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2024-01-24/#SECURITY-3289
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/24/6

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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.