Learn about CVE-2018-1000067, an improper authorization vulnerability in Jenkins versions 2.106 and earlier, allowing unauthorized access through HTTP GET requests. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures here.
Jenkins versions 2.106 and earlier, as well as LTS 2.89.3 and earlier, contain a security flaw that enables unauthorized access, allowing attackers to obtain restricted information through HTTP GET requests.
Understanding CVE-2018-1000067
This CVE identifies an improper authorization vulnerability in Jenkins.
What is CVE-2018-1000067?
An improper authorization vulnerability in Jenkins versions 2.106 and earlier, and LTS 2.89.3 and earlier, allows attackers to submit HTTP GET requests and retrieve limited information from the response.
The Impact of CVE-2018-1000067
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access, potentially compromising sensitive information stored in Jenkins instances.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1000067
Jenkins versions 2.106 and earlier, as well as LTS 2.89.3 and earlier, are affected by this vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The flaw enables unauthorized access, allowing attackers to initiate HTTP GET requests and obtain restricted information from the response.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by submitting HTTP GET requests to Jenkins instances, retrieving limited information from the responses.
Mitigation and Prevention
It is crucial to take immediate steps to secure Jenkins instances and prevent unauthorized access.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by Jenkins to address this vulnerability.