CVE-2019-10290 : What You Need to Know

In versions of the Jenkins Netsparker Cloud Scan Plugin 1.1.5 and earlier, a vulnerability allowed attackers with specific permissions to establish unauthorized connections.

Understanding CVE-2019-10290

This CVE relates to a security issue in the Jenkins Netsparker Cloud Scan Plugin.

What is CVE-2019-10290?

The vulnerability in versions 1.1.5 and older of the Jenkins Netsparker Cloud Scan Plugin allowed attackers with certain permissions to connect to a server specified by the attacker.

The Impact of CVE-2019-10290

The vulnerability enabled attackers with Overall/Read permission to establish unauthorized connections, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10290

This section provides technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

A lack of permission check in the NCScanBuilder.DescriptorImpl#doValidateAPI form validation method allowed unauthorized connections by attackers with specific permissions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Jenkins Netsparker Cloud Scan Plugin
Vendor: Jenkins project
Versions Affected: 1.1.5 and older

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with Overall/Read permission could exploit the vulnerability to connect to a server specified by the attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-10290 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the Jenkins Netsparker Cloud Scan Plugin to the latest version.
Restrict permissions to minimize the impact of potential attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit permissions within Jenkins to prevent unauthorized access.
Educate users on best practices for secure plugin usage.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities and enhance system security.