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CVE-2023-37942: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

July 12, 2023 (updated July 20, 2023)

Jenkins External Monitor Job Type Plugin 206.v9a_94ff0b_4a_10 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

References

  • www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/12/2
  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-g4c3-4f3v-84x8
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-37942
  • www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-07-12/

Code Behaviors & Features

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Affected versions

All versions before 207.v98a

Fixed versions

  • 207.v98a

Solution

Upgrade to version 207.v98a or above.

Impact 6.5 MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

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Weakness

  • CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

Source file

maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/external-monitor-job/CVE-2023-37942.yml

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