Vulnerability Description
Role-based Authorization Strategy Plugin was not requiring requests to its API be sent via POST, thereby opening itself to Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks. This allowed attackers to add administrator role to any user, or to remove the authorization configuration, preventing legitimate access to Jenkins.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | Role-Based Authorization Strategy | <= 2.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2017-07-10/Vendor Advisory
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2017-07-10/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-1000090?
CVE-2017-1000090 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Role-based Authorization Strategy Plugin was not requiring requests to its API be sent via POST, thereby opening itself to Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks. This allowed attackers to add administrat...
How severe is CVE-2017-1000090?
CVE-2017-1000090 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1000090?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jenkins Role-Based Authorization Strategy.