CVE-2024-23900: Path Traversal

Published Jan 24, 2024
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Updated

Jenkins Matrix Project Plugin 822.v01b8c85d16d2 and earlier does not sanitize user-defined axis names of multi-configuration projects submitted through the config.xml REST API endpoint.

This allows attackers with Item/Configure permission to create or replace any config.xml file on the Jenkins controller file system with content not controllable by the attackers.

Matrix Project Plugin 822.824.v14451bc0fd42 sanitizes user-defined axis names of Multi-configuration project.

Other sources

Jenkins Matrix Project Plugin 822.v01b8c85d16d2 and earlier does not sanitize user-defined axis names of multi-configuration projects, allowing attackers with Item/Configure permission to create or replace any config.xml files on the Jenkins controller file system with content not controllable by the attackers.

MITRE

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins:matrix-project<822.824.v14451b
822.824.v14451b
redhat/matrix-project<822.824.
822.824.
Jenkins Matrix Project Jenkins<=822.v01b_8c85d16d2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins:matrix-project to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 822.824.v14451b
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/matrix-project to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 822.824.
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Jenkins Matrix Project Plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 822.824.v14451b_c0fd42
  4. Compensating control

    Restrict Item/Configure permission in Jenkins so untrusted users cannot access the Matrix Project Plugin config.xml REST API endpoint.

Event History

Jan 24, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:52 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:31 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23900?

CVE-2024-23900 has been classified with a high severity level due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to modify Jenkins configuration.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23900?

To fix CVE-2024-23900, upgrade the Jenkins Matrix Project Plugin to version 822.824.v14451b or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2024-23900?

CVE-2024-23900 affects Jenkins Matrix Project Plugin versions up to 822.v01b_8c85d16d2.

4

Who is impacted by CVE-2024-23900?

Users or systems running vulnerable versions of the Jenkins Matrix Project Plugin with Item/Configure permission are at risk due to CVE-2024-23900.

5

Can CVE-2024-23900 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-23900 can potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker has the requisite permissions in Jenkins.

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