Jenkins Azure AD Plugin: Incorrect Comparison
CVE-2023-41935 is a high-severity incorrect comparison vulnerability in Jenkins Azure AD Plugin from Jenkins, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 57% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of Jenkins Azure AD Plugin you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on jenkins.io for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins Project | Jenkins Azure AD Plugin | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Jenkins | Azure Ad | 348.vefd011eea_20b and earlier; 378.vd6e2874a_69eb through 396.v86ce29279947 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. Scored by NVD.
Official description
Jenkins Azure AD Plugin 396.v86ce29279947 and earlier, except 378.380.v545b_1154b_3fb_, uses a non-constant time comparison function when checking whether the provided and expected CSRF protection nonce are equal, potentially allowing attackers to use statistical methods to obtain a valid nonce.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Incorrect Comparison
The product compares two entities in a security-relevant context, but the comparison is incorrect.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Third-party and government advisories
- openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/06/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Recent Incorrect Comparison vulnerabilities
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.1 High severity
- 7.2 High severity
- 7.2 High severity
- 7.2 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
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