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CVE-2017-1000397: Input Validation

First published: Fri Jan 26 2018(Updated: )

Jenkins Maven Plugin 2.17 and earlier bundled a version of the commons-httpclient library with the vulnerability CVE-2012-6153 that incorrectly verified SSL certificates, making it susceptible to man-in-the-middle attacks. Maven Plugin 3.0 no longer has a dependency on commons-httpclient.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Jenkins Maven<=2.17
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main:maven-plugin<3.0
3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-1000397?

    CVE-2017-1000397 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-1000397?

    To fix CVE-2017-1000397, upgrade the Jenkins Maven Plugin to version 3.0 or later.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2017-1000397?

    Versions of Jenkins Maven Plugin up to and including 2.17 are affected by CVE-2017-1000397.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2017-1000397 expose users to?

    CVE-2017-1000397 exposes users to man-in-the-middle attacks due to improper SSL certificate verification.

  • Is Jenkins Maven Plugin 3.0 vulnerable to CVE-2017-1000397?

    No, Jenkins Maven Plugin version 3.0 does not have a dependency on the vulnerable commons-httpclient library.

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