VncRecorder Plugin up to 1.25 on Jenkins checkVncServ Parameter Reflected cross site scripting

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in VncRecorder Plugin up to 1.25 on Jenkins. This issue affects the function checkVncServ. Executing a manipulation as part of Parameter can lead to cross site scripting (Reflected). This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2020-2206. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

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A vulnerability has been found in VncRecorder Plugin up to 1.25 on Jenkins (Jenkins Plugin) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function checkVncServ. The manipulation as part of a Parameter leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Reflected). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Jenkins VncRecorder Plugin 1.25 and earlier does not escape a parameter value in the checkVncServ form validation endpoint, resulting in a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

The weakness was disclosed 07/02/2020 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at jenkins.io. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-2206 since 12/05/2019. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• Jenkins Plugin

Name

• VncRecorder Plugin

Version

• 1.0
• 1.1
• 1.2
• 1.3
• 1.4
• 1.5
• 1.6
• 1.7
• 1.8
• 1.9
• 1.10
• 1.11
• 1.12
• 1.13
• 1.14
• 1.15
• 1.16
• 1.17
• 1.18
• 1.19
• 1.20
• 1.21
• 1.22
• 1.23
• 1.24
• 1.25

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