CVE-2019-10388 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2019-10388, a cross-site request forgery vulnerability in Jenkins Relution Enterprise Appstore Publisher Plugin versions 1.24 and earlier. Find out the impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
A cross-site request forgery vulnerability in versions 1.24 and earlier of the Jenkins Relution Enterprise Appstore Publisher Plugin allows attackers to manipulate Jenkins into establishing an HTTP connection with a server of their choosing.
Understanding CVE-2019-10388
This CVE involves a security vulnerability in the Jenkins Relution Enterprise Appstore Publisher Plugin.
What is CVE-2019-10388?
CVE-2019-10388 is a cross-site request forgery vulnerability found in versions 1.24 and earlier of the Jenkins Relution Enterprise Appstore Publisher Plugin. This flaw enables malicious actors to trick Jenkins into initiating an HTTP connection to a server specified by the attacker.
The Impact of CVE-2019-10388
The vulnerability allows attackers to potentially perform unauthorized actions through Jenkins, posing a risk to the integrity and security of the system.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-10388
This section provides more in-depth technical details about the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in the Jenkins Relution Enterprise Appstore Publisher Plugin versions 1.24 and earlier permits attackers to manipulate Jenkins into establishing an HTTP connection with a server controlled by the attacker.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Jenkins Relution Enterprise Appstore Publisher Plugin
- Vendor: Jenkins project
- Vulnerable Versions: 1.24 and earlier
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by tricking a user with the affected plugin installed to perform specific actions that lead to the unauthorized HTTP connection.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2019-10388 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update the Jenkins Relution Enterprise Appstore Publisher Plugin to a non-vulnerable version.
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update all software and plugins to their latest versions.
- Educate users on recognizing and avoiding social engineering attacks.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all software components, including plugins, are regularly patched and updated to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities.