CVE-2015-7537: CSRF
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Jenkins before 1.640 and LTS before 1.625.2 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that have unspecified impact via vectors related to the HTTP GET method.
Other sources
Several administration/configuration related URLs could be accessed using GET, which allowed attackers to circumvent CSRF protection. This could allow unprivileged attackers to perform some administrative actions via CSRF.
External References:
https://wiki.jenkins-ci.org/display/SECURITY/Jenkins+Security+Advisory+2015-12-09
— Red Hat
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7537?
CVE-2015-7537 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for authentication hijacking.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7537?
You can fix CVE-2015-7537 by upgrading Jenkins to version 1.641 or later, or to 1.625.3 if on the LTS version.
Which versions of Jenkins are affected by CVE-2015-7537?
Jenkins versions before 1.640 and LTS versions prior to 1.625.2 are affected by CVE-2015-7537.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7537?
CVE-2015-7537 is a Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2015-7537 impact my Jenkins installation?
Yes, CVE-2015-7537 can potentially allow remote attackers to hijack administrator authentication, impacting the security of your Jenkins installation.