CVE-2019-10278 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the Jenkins jenkins-reviewbot Plugin allows attackers to perform a cross-site request forgery attack, potentially enabling them to connect to a server specified by the attacker.

Understanding CVE-2019-10278

This CVE involves a security issue in the ReviewboardDescriptor#doTestConnection form validation method of the Jenkins jenkins-reviewbot Plugin.

What is CVE-2019-10278?

The vulnerability in the Jenkins jenkins-reviewbot Plugin allows attackers to execute a cross-site request forgery attack, facilitating a connection to a server designated by the attacker.

The Impact of CVE-2019-10278

Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized connections to servers, potentially compromising sensitive data and systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10278

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

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability lies in the ReviewboardDescriptor#doTestConnection form validation method of the Jenkins jenkins-reviewbot Plugin, enabling attackers to initiate connections to specified servers.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Jenkins jenkins-reviewbot Plugin
Vendor: Jenkins project
Versions: All versions as of 2019-04-03

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to perform a cross-site request forgery attack, establishing connections with servers of their choice.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-10278 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the Jenkins jenkins-reviewbot Plugin to the latest version to patch the vulnerability.
Monitor server connections for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strict input validation mechanisms to prevent CSRF attacks.
Regularly audit and review plugin security to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security advisories from Jenkins and apply patches promptly to mitigate known vulnerabilities.