First published: Fri Nov 12 2021(Updated: )
Jenkins Squash TM Publisher (Squash4Jenkins) Plugin 1.0.0 and earlier implements an agent-to-controller message that does not implement any validation of its input, allowing attackers able to control agent processes to replace arbitrary files on the Jenkins controller file system with an attacker-controlled JSON string.
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Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Jenkins Squash Tm Publisher | <=1.0.0 | |
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins:squashtm-publisher-plugin | <=1.0.0 | |
<=1.0.0 |
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CVE-2021-43578 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file replacement on the Jenkins controller.
To fix CVE-2021-43578, update the Jenkins Squash TM Publisher Plugin to version 1.1.0 or later.
CVE-2021-43578 affects Jenkins Squash TM Publisher Plugin version 1.0.0 and earlier.
Attackers with control over Jenkins agent processes could exploit CVE-2021-43578 to replace files on the Jenkins controller.
The impact of CVE-2021-43578 includes the potential for file tampering on the Jenkins controller, leading to unauthorized access and further exploits.