8.8
CWE
276
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-43496

First published: Wed Sep 20 2023(Updated: )

Jenkins 2.423 and earlier, LTS 2.414.1 and earlier creates a temporary file in the system temporary directory with the default permissions for newly created files when installing a plugin from a URL, potentially allowing attackers with access to the system temporary directory to replace the file before it is installed in Jenkins, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Jenkins Jenkins<2.414.2
Jenkins Jenkins<2.424
<2.414.2
<2.424

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-43496?

    CVE-2023-43496 is a vulnerability in Jenkins where it creates a temporary file with insecure permissions.

  • How can CVE-2023-43496 be exploited?

    CVE-2023-43496 can be exploited by an attacker with access to the system temporary directory, allowing them to modify or replace the temporary file.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-43496?

    CVE-2023-43496 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-43496?

    To fix CVE-2023-43496, upgrade Jenkins to version 2.424 or higher.

  • Are there any references for CVE-2023-43496?

    Yes, you can find references for CVE-2023-43496 at the following links: [link1](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/20/5), [link2](https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-09-20/#SECURITY-3072), [link3](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-43496)

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