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CVE-2022-43424:
Java vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2022-43424 affects the Jenkins Compuware Xpediter Code Coverage Plugin versions 1.0.7 and earlier. The vulnerability was disclosed on October 19, 2022, and is identified as SECURITY-2627 in the Jenkins security advisory (Jenkins Advisory, OSS Security).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from an implementation flaw where the plugin implements an agent/controller message that does not limit where it can be executed. The severity is rated as Medium according to CVSS v3.1 with a base score of 5.3 (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N) (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers who have control over agent processes to obtain the values of Java system properties from the Jenkins controller process. This vulnerability is only exploitable in Jenkins 2.318 and earlier, LTS 2.303.2 and earlier (Jenkins Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been fixed in Compuware Xpediter Code Coverage Plugin version 1.0.8, which restricts execution of the agent/controller message to agents. Users should upgrade to this version to mitigate the vulnerability (Jenkins Advisory).
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Source: This report was generated using AI
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