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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2016-0791

Jenkins before 1.650 and LTS before 1.642.2 do not use a constant-time algorithm to verify CSRF tokens, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass a CSRF protection mechanism via a brute-for...

Vulnerability Description

Jenkins before 1.650 and LTS before 1.642.2 do not use a constant-time algorithm to verify CSRF tokens, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass a CSRF protection mechanism via a brute-force approach.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
RedhatOpenshift3.1
JenkinsJenkins<= 1.649

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-0791?

CVE-2016-0791 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Jenkins before 1.650 and LTS before 1.642.2 do not use a constant-time algorithm to verify CSRF tokens, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass a CSRF protection mechanism via a brute-for...

How severe is CVE-2016-0791?

CVE-2016-0791 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-0791?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Openshift, Jenkins Jenkins.