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CVE-2019-16546: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key

November 21, 2019 (updated November 22, 2019)

Jenkins Google Compute Engine Plugin does not verify SSH host keys when connecting agents created by the plugin, enabling man-in-the-middle attacks.

References

  • jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-11-21/
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16546

Code Behaviors & Features

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Affected versions

All versions before 4.2.0

Fixed versions

  • 4.2

Solution

Upgrade to version 4.2 or above.

Impact 5.9 MEDIUM

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

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Weakness

  • CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key

Source file

maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/google-compute-engine/CVE-2019-16546.yml

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