CWE
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Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-21624

First published: Thu Mar 18 2021(Updated: )

An incorrect permission check in Jenkins Role-based Authorization Strategy Plugin 3.1 and earlier allows attackers with Item/Read permission on nested items to access them, even if they lack Item/Read permission for parent folders.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Jenkins Role-based Authorization Strategy<=3.1
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins:role-strategy<=3.1
3.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-21624?

    CVE-2021-21624 is considered a medium-severity vulnerability due to the improper permission checks that can lead to unauthorized access to nested items.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-21624?

    To fix CVE-2021-21624, upgrade the Jenkins Role-based Authorization Strategy Plugin to version 3.1.1 or later.

  • What causes the vulnerability identified as CVE-2021-21624?

    The vulnerability occurs due to an incorrect permission check that allows users with Item/Read permission on nested items to access items in parent folders without proper permission.

  • What types of items are affected by CVE-2021-21624?

    CVE-2021-21624 affects items organized hierarchically in Jenkins, such as jobs and folders.

  • Is CVE-2021-21624 still exploitable in the latest Jenkins versions?

    No, CVE-2021-21624 is not exploitable in the latest versions if the Role-based Authorization Strategy Plugin has been updated to the fixed version.

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