CVE-2019-10468 : Security Advisory and Response

The Jenkins ElasticBox Jenkins Kubernetes CI/CD Plugin has a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to access and retrieve stored credentials within Jenkins.

Understanding CVE-2019-10468

This CVE involves a security issue in the Jenkins ElasticBox Jenkins Kubernetes CI/CD Plugin.

What is CVE-2019-10468?

This vulnerability enables attackers to connect to a URL of their choice using credentials IDs acquired through alternative means, potentially leading to unauthorized access to Jenkins credentials.

The Impact of CVE-2019-10468

Exploiting this vulnerability can result in attackers gaining access to and extracting stored credentials within the Jenkins environment.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10468

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the Jenkins ElasticBox Jenkins Kubernetes CI/CD Plugin allows attackers to perform cross-site request forgery attacks, compromising Jenkins credentials.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Jenkins ElasticBox Jenkins Kubernetes CI/CD Plugin
Vendor: Jenkins project
Vulnerable Version: 1.3 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by connecting to a specified URL using obtained credentials IDs, potentially accessing and retrieving stored credentials in Jenkins.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-10468 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the Jenkins ElasticBox Jenkins Kubernetes CI/CD Plugin to a non-vulnerable version.
Monitor Jenkins for any unauthorized access or unusual activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong credential management practices within Jenkins.
Regularly audit and review Jenkins configurations for security gaps.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Jenkins project to address this vulnerability.