CVE-2019-1003035 : What You Need to Know

Jenkins Azure VM Agents Plugin versions 0.8.0 and earlier have a security vulnerability that exposes information, allowing attackers with specific permissions to access limited Azure configuration details.

Understanding CVE-2019-1003035

This CVE involves a security issue in the Jenkins Azure VM Agents Plugin that can lead to information exposure.

What is CVE-2019-1003035?

This vulnerability in versions 0.8.0 and earlier of the Jenkins Azure VM Agents Plugin enables attackers with specific permissions to obtain restricted Azure configuration information.

The Impact of CVE-2019-1003035

The vulnerability allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to perform a 'verify configuration' action, granting them access to limited Azure configuration details.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-1003035

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The security flaw in the Jenkins Azure VM Agents Plugin versions 0.8.0 and earlier exposes information about Azure configurations to attackers with specific permissions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Jenkins Azure VM Agents Plugin
Vendor: Jenkins project
Vulnerable Versions: 0.8.0 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with Overall/Read permission can exploit the vulnerability by performing the 'verify configuration' form validation action, allowing them to access limited Azure configuration information.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-1003035, follow these mitigation strategies:

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade the Jenkins Azure VM Agents Plugin to a non-vulnerable version.
Restrict permissions for Overall/Read to trusted users only.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update permissions and access controls in Jenkins.
Monitor and audit user activities related to Azure configurations.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Jenkins project to fix the vulnerability in the Azure VM Agents Plugin.