CVE-2019-1003013 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability related to cross-site scripting has been identified in versions 1.10.1 and earlier of the Jenkins Blue Ocean Plugins. This vulnerability allows attackers with permission to manipulate a user's description in Jenkins to control Blue Ocean's HTML rendering using the affected user's credentials.

Understanding CVE-2019-1003013

This CVE involves a cross-site scripting vulnerability in Jenkins Blue Ocean Plugins.

What is CVE-2019-1003013?

This CVE refers to a security flaw in Jenkins Blue Ocean Plugins versions 1.10.1 and earlier that enables attackers to exploit cross-site scripting.

The Impact of CVE-2019-1003013

The vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate HTML rendering in Blue Ocean by editing a user's description in Jenkins.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-1003013

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability exists in specific files within the Jenkins Blue Ocean Plugins, allowing attackers to control HTML rendering.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Jenkins Blue Ocean Plugins
Vendor: Jenkins project
Versions Affected: 1.10.1 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with permission to modify a user's description in Jenkins can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate Blue Ocean's HTML rendering.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-1003013 with these steps.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Jenkins Blue Ocean Plugins to a non-vulnerable version.
Monitor user descriptions for unauthorized changes.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strict user permission controls in Jenkins.
Regularly audit and review plugin code for vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Jenkins project.