CVE-2018-1000153 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability related to cross-site request forgery has been identified in the older versions of Jenkins vSphere Plugin, enabling attackers to perform actions related to form validation and potentially leading to denial of service attacks.

Understanding CVE-2018-1000153

This CVE involves a cross-site request forgery vulnerability in Jenkins vSphere Plugin, affecting versions 2.16 and older.

What is CVE-2018-1000153?

The vulnerability allows attackers to send numerous requests to the configured vSphere server, potentially causing denial of service, or send credentials stored in Jenkins to an attacker-specified server.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1000153

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability to perform actions related to form validation, compromising the security of the Jenkins vSphere Plugin.
Denial of service attacks may occur due to the large number of requests sent to the vSphere server.
Unauthorized access to credentials stored in Jenkins poses a significant security risk.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1000153

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability exists in various files of Jenkins vSphere Plugin, allowing attackers to manipulate form validation actions and potentially disrupt services.

Affected Systems and Versions

Jenkins vSphere Plugin versions 2.16 and older are affected by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending multiple requests to the vSphere server or extracting credentials stored in Jenkins.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-1000153 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Jenkins vSphere Plugin to the latest version to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict network traffic to detect and prevent malicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement regular security assessments and audits to identify and address vulnerabilities promptly.
Educate users and administrators on best practices for securing Jenkins and its plugins.

Patching and Updates

Regularly apply security patches and updates to Jenkins and its associated plugins to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities.