CVE-2018-1000010 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-1000010 affecting Jenkins DRY Plugin versions prior to 2.49. Understand the risks, impact, and mitigation steps to secure your Jenkins environment.
Jenkins DRY Plugin versions prior to 2.49 are vulnerable to XML external entity handling, potentially leading to sensitive data exposure, server-side request forgery, and denial-of-service attacks.
Understanding CVE-2018-1000010
This CVE involves a security vulnerability in Jenkins DRY Plugin that could be exploited by attackers with user permissions in Jenkins.
What is CVE-2018-1000010?
Jenkins DRY Plugin versions before 2.49 mishandle XML external entities, enabling malicious users to access confidential information, execute server-side request forgery, or launch denial-of-service attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2018-1000010
The vulnerability allows attackers to extract sensitive data from the Jenkins master, potentially leading to severe security breaches, server manipulation, and service disruption.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1000010
Jenkins DRY Plugin vulnerability specifics and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
Jenkins DRY Plugin versions prior to 2.49 process XML external entities during the build process, enabling attackers with Jenkins user permissions to exploit the system.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Jenkins DRY Plugin
- Vendor: N/A
- Vulnerable Versions: < 2.49
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers with user permissions in Jenkins can leverage the vulnerability to extract secrets, perform server-side request forgery, or launch denial-of-service attacks.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent CVE-2018-1000010.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Jenkins DRY Plugin to version 2.49 or newer to mitigate the vulnerability.
- Restrict user permissions in Jenkins to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and audit Jenkins configurations and plugins for security vulnerabilities.
- Educate users on best practices for handling sensitive data within Jenkins.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security advisories and promptly apply patches and updates to Jenkins and its plugins to address known vulnerabilities.