CVE-2018-1000107 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Jenkins Job and Node Ownership Plugin versions 0.11.0 and below contain a vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to overwrite ownership metadata.

Understanding CVE-2018-1000107

This CVE involves an improper authorization vulnerability in Jenkins Job and Node Ownership Plugin.

What is CVE-2018-1000107?

This vulnerability in versions 0.11.0 and earlier of the plugin enables attackers with specific permissions to manipulate ownership metadata.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1000107

The vulnerability allows attackers with limited permissions to override ownership metadata, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1000107

This section provides detailed technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability exists in OwnershipDescription.java, JobOwnerJobProperty.java, and OwnerNodeProperty.java, allowing unauthorized users to modify ownership metadata.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions affected: 0.11.0 and below

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with Job/Configure or Computer/Configure permissions but lacking Ownership-related permissions can exploit this vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-1000107 with the following measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Jenkins Job and Node Ownership Plugin to a secure version.
Review and adjust user permissions to prevent unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit permissions and access controls.
Educate users on secure configuration practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates to mitigate known vulnerabilities.