CVE-2016-3727: Infoleak

Published May 12, 2016
·
Updated

The API URL computer/(master)/api/xml in Jenkins before 2.3 and LTS before 1.651.2 allows remote authenticated users with extended read permission for the master node to obtain sensitive information about the global configuration via unspecified vectors.

Other sources

The following flaw was found in Jenkins:

The API URL /computer/(master)/api/xml allowed users with the 'extended read' permission for the master node to see some global Jenkins configuration, including the configuration of the security realm.

This URL now unconditionally sends HTTP 400 Bad Request when accessed. There is no workaround.

External References:

https://wiki.jenkins-ci.org/display/SECURITY/Jenkins+Security+Advisory+2016-05-11

Red Hat

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/Jenkins<2.3
2.3
redhat/Jenkins<1.651.2
1.651.2
Jenkins Jenkins<=2.2
Jenkins Jenkins<=1.651.1
redhat Openshift=3.1
redhat Openshift=3.2
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core<1.651.2
1.651.2
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core>=1.652<2.3
2.3

Event History

May 17, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:08 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 14, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:57 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3727?

CVE-2016-3727 has been assigned a moderate severity rating due to the potential exposure of sensitive configuration information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-3727?

To mitigate CVE-2016-3727, upgrade Jenkins to version 2.3 or later, or to LTS version 1.651.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2016-3727?

CVE-2016-3727 affects remote authenticated users with extended read permissions on the master node in Jenkins versions prior to 2.3 and LTS prior to 1.651.2.

4

What type of information can be accessed via CVE-2016-3727?

CVE-2016-3727 allows unauthorized access to sensitive global configuration information in Jenkins.

5

When was CVE-2016-3727 disclosed?

CVE-2016-3727 was disclosed on May 11, 2016.

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