Vulnerability Description
Users with permission to create or configure agents in Jenkins 1.37 and earlier could configure an EC2 agent to run arbitrary shell commands on the master node whenever the agent was supposed to be launched. Configuration of these agents now requires the 'Run Scripts' permission typically only granted to administrators.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | Ec2 | <= 1.37 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2017-12-06/Vendor Advisory
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2017-12-06/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-1000502?
CVE-2017-1000502 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Users with permission to create or configure agents in Jenkins 1.37 and earlier could configure an EC2 agent to run arbitrary shell commands on the master node whenever the agent was supposed to be la...
How severe is CVE-2017-1000502?
CVE-2017-1000502 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-2017-1000502?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jenkins Ec2.