Extended Choice Parameter Plugin 0.64 on Jenkins js PATH_INFO path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Extended Choice Parameter Plugin 0.64 on Jenkins. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /plugin/extended-choice-parameter/js/. Performing a manipulation of the argument PATH_INFO with the input ..\ results in path traversal. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-6356. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Extended Choice Parameter Plugin 0.64 on Jenkins (Jenkins Plugin). This affects an unknown functionality of the file /plugin/extended-choice-parameter/js/. The manipulation of the argument PATH_INFO with the input value ..\ leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in the Extended Choice Parameter (aka extended-choice-parameter) plugin 0.64 for Jenkins 2.89.3. The PATH_INFO filename is vulnerable to path traversal attacks via ..\ sequences to the /plugin/extended-choice-parameter/js/ URI.

The bug was discovered 02/14/2018. The weakness was published 02/20/2018 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-6356 since 01/27/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 106951 (Jenkins < 2.89.4 / 2.107 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (106951) and SecurityFocus (BID 103037†). Similar entry is available at VDB-113482. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 106951
Nessus Name: Jenkins < 2.89.4 / 2.107 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 69754
OpenVAS Name: Jenkins < 2.107 and < 2.89.4 LTS Multiple Vulnerabilities (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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02/20/2018 +6 days 🔍
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01/07/2020 +684 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-6356 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-6356
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-113625
SecurityFocus: 103037 - Jenkins CVE-2018-6356 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/21/2018 08:02
Updated: 01/07/2020 11:11
Changes: 02/21/2018 08:02 (73), 01/07/2020 11:11 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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