CVE-2023-46650: XSS

Published Oct 25, 2023
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Updated

Jenkins GitHub Plugin 1.37.3 and earlier does not escape the GitHub project URL on the build page when showing changes, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.

Other sources

Jenkins GitHub Plugin 1.37.3 and earlier does not escape the GitHub project URL on the build page when showing changes.

This results in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.

GitHub Plugin 1.37.3.1 escapes GitHub project URL on the build page when showing changes.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
maven/com.coravy.hudson.plugins.github:github<1.37.3.1
1.37.3.1
Jenkins Github Jenkins<=1.37.3

Event History

Oct 25, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:45 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
06:32 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-46650?

CVE-2023-46650 is a vulnerability in Jenkins GitHub Plugin 1.37.3 and earlier that allows for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-46650?

CVE-2023-46650 has a severity rating of high, with a severity value of 8.

3

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers with Item/Configure permission, allowing them to conduct stored cross-site scripting attacks.

4

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Jenkins GitHub Plugin 1.37.3 and earlier.

5

How do I fix CVE-2023-46650?

To fix CVE-2023-46650, update to version 1.37.3.1 of the Jenkins GitHub Plugin.

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