CVE-2019-10463 : Security Advisory and Response

The Jenkins Dynatrace Application Monitoring Plugin has a vulnerability that allows attackers with specific permissions to establish connections to URLs using specified credentials.

Understanding CVE-2019-10463

This CVE involves a security flaw in the Jenkins Dynatrace Application Monitoring Plugin that enables unauthorized access to URLs.

What is CVE-2019-10463?

A missing permission check in the Jenkins Dynatrace Application Monitoring Plugin permits attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to a specified URL using specified credentials.

The Impact of CVE-2019-10463

The vulnerability allows attackers to establish connections to URLs of their choice using specified credentials, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data breaches.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10463

The technical aspects of this CVE include:

Vulnerability Description

The Jenkins Dynatrace Application Monitoring Plugin vulnerability enables attackers to connect to specified URLs with specified credentials.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Jenkins Dynatrace Application Monitoring Plugin
Vendor: Jenkins project
Versions Affected: 2.1.4 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with Overall/Read permission can exploit this vulnerability to establish connections to specific URLs using their chosen credentials.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-10463, consider the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the Jenkins Dynatrace Application Monitoring Plugin to a non-vulnerable version.
Restrict Overall/Read permissions to prevent unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit permissions within Jenkins.
Educate users on secure credential management practices.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Jenkins project to fix the vulnerability and enhance security measures.