Multiple vulnerabilities in Jenkins OpenId Connect Authentication plugin



Risk Low
Patch available NO
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2023-50770
CVE-2023-50771
CWE-ID CWE-257
CWE-601
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 OpenId Connect Authentication
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor Jenkins

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Storing passwords in a recoverable format

EUVDB-ID: #VU84455

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-50770

CWE-ID: CWE-257 - Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin stores a password of a local user account used as an anti-lockout feature in a recoverable format. A local administrator can recover the plain text password of that account.

Mitigation

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

Vulnerable software versions

OpenId Connect Authentication: 1.0 - 2.6

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-12-13/#SECURITY-3168
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/13/4


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Open redirect

EUVDB-ID: #VU84456

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-50771

CWE-ID: CWE-601 - URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, however, when clicked, redirects the victim to arbitrary domain.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to perform a phishing attack and steal potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation

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

Vulnerable software versions

OpenId Connect Authentication: 1.0 - 2.6

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-12-13/#SECURITY-2979
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/13/4


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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