CVE-2018-8718: CSRF
First published: Tue Mar 27 2018(Updated: )
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Mailer Plugin 1.20 for Jenkins 2.111 allows remote authenticated users to send unauthorized mail as an arbitrary user via a /descriptorByName/hudson.tasks.Mailer/sendTestMail request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins:mailer | <=1.20 | 1.21 |
| Jenkins Mailer Jenkins | <=1.20 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8718
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-03-26/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44843/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/03/26/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103691
- https://github.com/jenkinsci/mailer-plugin/commit/98e79cf904769907f83894e29f50ed6b3e7eb135
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-6g57-h38c-q52g (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8718?
CVE-2018-8718 is a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Mailer Plugin 1.20 for Jenkins 2.111 that allows remote authenticated users to send unauthorized mail as an arbitrary user.
How does CVE-2018-8718 affect Jenkins?
CVE-2018-8718 affects Jenkins 2.111 and allows remote authenticated users to send unauthorized mail as an arbitrary user.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8718?
CVE-2018-8718 has a severity level of high.
How can I fix CVE-2018-8718?
To fix CVE-2018-8718, update the Mailer Plugin to version 1.21 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-8718?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-8718 in the following references: [link1](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/03/26/3), [link2](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103691), [link3](https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-03-26/).
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