CVE-2020-2203 : Security Advisory and Response

A cross-site request forgery vulnerability in Jenkins Fortify on Demand Plugin 5.0.1 and earlier allows attackers to connect to the globally configured Fortify on Demand endpoint using attacker-specified credentials IDs.

Understanding CVE-2020-2203

This CVE involves a security vulnerability in the Jenkins Fortify on Demand Plugin that could be exploited by attackers to access the Fortify on Demand endpoint with unauthorized credentials.

What is CVE-2020-2203?

CVE-2020-2203 is a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability found in the Jenkins Fortify on Demand Plugin version 5.0.1 and earlier. This vulnerability enables attackers to connect to the globally configured Fortify on Demand endpoint using attacker-specified credentials IDs.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2203

The vulnerability could allow malicious actors to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or perform unauthorized actions within the affected Jenkins environment.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2203

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Jenkins Fortify on Demand Plugin allows attackers to exploit a CSRF vulnerability to connect to the Fortify on Demand endpoint using unauthorized credentials IDs.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Jenkins Fortify on Demand Plugin
Vendor: Jenkins project
Versions Affected: <= 5.0.1 (unspecified version type: custom)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can craft malicious requests to trick authenticated users into executing unauthorized actions on the Fortify on Demand endpoint.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-2203 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the Jenkins Fortify on Demand Plugin to a patched version that addresses the CSRF vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict access to the Fortify on Demand endpoint.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strict access controls and authentication mechanisms.
Regularly audit and review plugin security within Jenkins environments.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Jenkins project to mitigate the vulnerability effectively.