CVE-2023-49654: CSRF
Jenkins MATLAB Plugin determines whether a user-specified directory on the Jenkins controller is the location of a MATLAB installation by parsing an XML file in that directory.
MATLAB Plugin 2.11.0 and earlier does not perform permission checks in several HTTP endpoints implementing related form validation.
Additionally, these HTTP endpoints do not require POST requests, resulting in a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
Additionally, the plugin does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks. This allows attackers able to create files on the Jenkins controller file system to have Jenkins parse a crafted XML document that uses external entities for extraction of secrets from the Jenkins controller or server-side request forgery.
MATLAB Plugin 2.11.1 configures its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.
Additionally, POST requests and Item/Configure permission are required for the affected HTTP endpoints.
Other sources
Missing permission checks in Jenkins MATLAB Plugin 2.11.0 and earlier allow attackers to have Jenkins parse an XML file from the Jenkins controller file system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-49654.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is 'Missing permission checks in Jenkins MATLAB Plugin 2.11.0 and earlier allow attackers to have Jenkins controller execute arbitrary code.'
How severe is CVE-2023-49654?
CVE-2023-49654 has a severity rating of 7.1 (high).
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the user-specified directory on the Jenkins controller and executing arbitrary code.
How can I fix CVE-2023-49654?
To fix CVE-2023-49654, update the Jenkins MATLAB Plugin to version 2.11.1 or later.