CVE-2017-1000502: OS Command Injection
First published: Wed Jan 24 2018(Updated: )
Users with permission to create or configure agents in Jenkins 1.37 and earlier could configure an EC2 agent to run arbitrary shell commands on the master node whenever the agent was supposed to be launched. Configuration of these agents now requires the 'Run Scripts' permission typically only granted to administrators.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins Ec2 | <=1.37 | |
| maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins:ec2 | <=1.37 | 1.38 |
| <=1.37 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-1000502?
CVE-2017-1000502 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized execution of shell commands.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000502?
To fix CVE-2017-1000502, upgrade Jenkins EC2 plugin to version 1.38 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-1000502?
CVE-2017-1000502 affects users with permissions to create or configure agents in Jenkins versions 1.37 and earlier.
What types of commands can be run due to CVE-2017-1000502?
CVE-2017-1000502 allows the execution of arbitrary shell commands on the master node when launching misconfigured EC2 agents.
What permissions must be granted to mitigate CVE-2017-1000502?
Mitigating CVE-2017-1000502 requires granting the 'Run Scripts' permission to control agent configuration.
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