CVE-2019-1003090 : What You Need to Know

An authorization flaw in the validation process of the CloudTestServer.DescriptorImpl#doValidate form in the Jenkins SOASTA CloudTest Plugin allows malicious individuals to establish a connection with a server of their choice.

Understanding CVE-2019-1003090

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in the Jenkins SOASTA CloudTest Plugin that could be exploited by attackers to connect to a specified server.

What is CVE-2019-1003090?

A cross-site request forgery vulnerability in the CloudTestServer.DescriptorImpl#doValidate form validation method in the Jenkins SOASTA CloudTest Plugin.

The Impact of CVE-2019-1003090

The vulnerability enables attackers to initiate a connection to an attacker-specified server, compromising the security of the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-1003090

The technical aspects of the vulnerability are as follows:

Vulnerability Description

An authorization flaw in the validation process of the CloudTestServer.DescriptorImpl#doValidate form

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Jenkins SOASTA CloudTest Plugin
Vendor: Jenkins project
Versions affected: All versions as of 2019-04-03

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the flaw to establish a connection with a server of their choice

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-1003090, consider the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the Jenkins SOASTA CloudTest Plugin to the latest version
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong authentication mechanisms
Regularly review and update security configurations

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Jenkins project to fix the vulnerability