Improper Certificate Validation in Jenkins NeuVector Vulnerability Scanner plugin

1) Improper Certificate Validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU75070

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-30517

CWE-ID: CWE-295 - Improper Certificate Validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin unconditionally disables SSL/TLS certificate and hostname validation when connecting to a configured NeuVector Vulnerability Scanner server. A remote user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

NeuVector Vulnerability Scanner: 1.22

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:neuvector_vulnerability_scanner:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:neuvector_vulnerability_scanner:1.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-04-12/#SECURITY-2841

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.