What is the severity of CVE-2012-4438?

CVE-2012-4438 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the ability of remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the Jenkins master.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4438?

To fix CVE-2012-4438, update Jenkins to version 1.482 or later, or to the LTS version 1.466.2 or later.

What versions of Jenkins are affected by CVE-2012-4438?

CVE-2012-4438 affects all Jenkins versions before 1.482 and LTS versions before 1.466.2.

Can CVE-2012-4438 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-4438 can be exploited remotely by attackers with read and HTTP access to the Jenkins master.

Is authentication insufficient in CVE-2012-4438?

Yes, CVE-2012-4438 demonstrates insufficient authentication since it allows attackers with basic access to manipulate Jenkins.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2012-4438

high

8.8

CWE

18/11/2019

20/11/2019

CVE-2012-4438: Input Validation

First published: Mon Nov 18 2019(Updated: )

Jenkins main before 1.482 and LTS before 1.466.2 allows remote attackers with read access and HTTP access to Jenkins master to insert data and execute arbitrary code.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
debian/jenkins
Jenkins	<1.466.2
Jenkins	<1.482

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4438?
CVE-2012-4438 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the ability of remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the Jenkins master.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4438?
To fix CVE-2012-4438, update Jenkins to version 1.482 or later, or to the LTS version 1.466.2 or later.
What versions of Jenkins are affected by CVE-2012-4438?
CVE-2012-4438 affects all Jenkins versions before 1.482 and LTS versions before 1.466.2.
Can CVE-2012-4438 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-4438 can be exploited remotely by attackers with read and HTTP access to the Jenkins master.
Is authentication insufficient in CVE-2012-4438?
Yes, CVE-2012-4438 demonstrates insufficient authentication since it allows attackers with basic access to manipulate Jenkins.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4438?
CVE-2012-4438 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the ability of remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the Jenkins master.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4438?
To fix CVE-2012-4438, update Jenkins to version 1.482 or later, or to the LTS version 1.466.2 or later.
What versions of Jenkins are affected by CVE-2012-4438?
CVE-2012-4438 affects all Jenkins versions before 1.482 and LTS versions before 1.466.2.
Can CVE-2012-4438 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-4438 can be exploited remotely by attackers with read and HTTP access to the Jenkins master.
Is authentication insufficient in CVE-2012-4438?
Yes, CVE-2012-4438 demonstrates insufficient authentication since it allows attackers with basic access to manipulate Jenkins.