CVE-2016-4988: XSS
First published: Thu Feb 09 2017(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Build Failure Analyzer plugin before 1.16.0 in Jenkins allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an unspecified parameter.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins Build Failure Analyzer Plugin | <1.16.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4988?
CVE-2016-4988 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4988?
To fix CVE-2016-4988, upgrade the Build Failure Analyzer plugin to version 1.16.0 or later.
What can attackers do with CVE-2016-4988?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2016-4988 to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into the Jenkins interface.
Which versions of Jenkins are affected by CVE-2016-4988?
Jenkins Build Failure Analyzer plugin versions prior to 1.16.0 are affected by CVE-2016-4988.
Is CVE-2016-4988 a type of XSS vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2016-4988 is specifically a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
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