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CVE-2019-10305 : What You Need to Know

Learn about CVE-2019-10305, a Jenkins XebiaLabs XL Deploy Plugin vulnerability allowing unauthorized server connections. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures here.

Jenkins XebiaLabs XL Deploy Plugin has a vulnerability that allows attackers with specific permissions to establish unauthorized connections.

Understanding CVE-2019-10305

This CVE involves a permission check issue in the Jenkins XebiaLabs XL Deploy Plugin, enabling unauthorized server connections.

What is CVE-2019-10305?

A flaw in the Credential#doValidateUserNamePassword method allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to a server specified by the attacker.

The Impact of CVE-2019-10305

This vulnerability could be exploited by attackers with specific permissions to establish unauthorized connections, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10305

The technical aspects of the vulnerability in the Jenkins XebiaLabs XL Deploy Plugin.

Vulnerability Description

The Credential#doValidateUserNamePassword method lacks proper permission checks, enabling unauthorized server connections by attackers with specific permissions.

Affected Systems and Versions

        Product: Jenkins XebiaLabs XL Deploy Plugin
        Vendor: Jenkins project
        Affected Versions: All versions as of 2019-04-17

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with Overall/Read permission can exploit the vulnerability to establish connections to attacker-specified servers.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-10305.

Immediate Steps to Take

        Update the Jenkins XebiaLabs XL Deploy Plugin to the latest version.
        Restrict Overall/Read permissions to trusted users only.

Long-Term Security Practices

        Regularly review and update permission settings in Jenkins.
        Conduct security training for users to understand and adhere to permission policies.

Patching and Updates

        Apply security patches and updates promptly to address known vulnerabilities in the plugin.

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