CVE-2012-4438: Input Validation

Published Nov 18, 2019
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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.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Jenkins Jenkins<1.466.2
Jenkins Jenkins<1.482
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core>=1.467<1.482
1.482
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core<1.466.2
1.466.2
debian/jenkins

Event History

Nov 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:46 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Apr 23, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:40 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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