SB2021111505 - Stored cross-site scripting in Jenkins Scriptler plugin

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Stored cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21700)

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin does not escape the name of scripts on the UI when asking to confirm their deletion. A remote authenticated attacker can inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-11-12/#SECURITY-2406
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/11/12/1