7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-21698: Path Traversal

First published: Thu Nov 04 2021(Updated: )

Jenkins Subversion Plugin 2.15.0 and earlier does not restrict the name of a file when looking up a subversion key file on the controller from an agent.

Credit: jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Jenkins Subversion<=2.15.0
redhat/Subversion Plugin<2.15.1
2.15.1
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins:subversion<=2.15.0
2.15.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-21698?

    CVE-2021-21698 is a vulnerability in the Jenkins Subversion Plugin that allows file name restriction bypass when looking up a subversion key file on the controller from an agent.

  • How severe is CVE-2021-21698?

    CVE-2021-21698 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-21698?

    Jenkins Subversion Plugin versions up to and including 2.15.0 are affected by CVE-2021-21698.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-21698?

    To fix CVE-2021-21698, upgrade to Jenkins Subversion Plugin version 2.15.1 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-21698?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-21698 at the following references: [1](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/11/04/3), [2](https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-11-04/#SECURITY-2506), [3](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:4833).

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