CVE-2022-34795 : What You Need to Know

A detailed overview of CVE-2022-34795 affecting the Jenkins Deployment Dashboard Plugin.

Understanding CVE-2022-34795

This section provides insights into the vulnerability and its impact.

What is CVE-2022-34795?

The CVE-2022-34795 vulnerability affects Jenkins Deployment Dashboard Plugin version 1.0.10 and earlier. It arises due to the plugin's failure to escape environment names, leading to a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Attackers with View/Configure permission can exploit this flaw.

The Impact of CVE-2022-34795

The vulnerability allows malicious actors to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of an authenticated user on Jenkins, potentially leading to unauthorized actions and data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-34795

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Vulnerability Description

Jenkins Deployment Dashboard Plugin versions 1.0.10 and below are susceptible to stored XSS attacks due to inadequate input sanitization.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Jenkins Deployment Dashboard Plugin
Vendor: Jenkins project
Affected Versions: 1.0.10 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with View/Configure permission can inject malicious scripts via environment names, leveraging the XSS vulnerability to compromise Jenkins instances.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to protect your systems from CVE-2022-34795.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade Jenkins Deployment Dashboard Plugin to a secure version, addressing the XSS vulnerability.
Restrict access permissions to mitigate the risk of unauthorized exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update Jenkins and its plugins to patch known security issues. Implement strict input validation mechanisms to prevent XSS attacks in applications.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Jenkins and promptly apply patches to mitigate emerging threats.