Vulnerability Description
A denial of service vulnerability exists in Jenkins 2.145 and earlier, LTS 2.138.1 and earlier in core/src/main/java/hudson/security/HudsonPrivateSecurityRealm.java that allows attackers without Overall/Read permission to access a specific URL on instances using the built-in Jenkins user database security realm that results in the creation of an ephemeral user record in memory.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | Jenkins | <= 2.138.1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106532Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-10-10/#SECURITY-1128Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106532Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-10-10/#SECURITY-1128Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-1000408?
CVE-2018-1000408 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). A denial of service vulnerability exists in Jenkins 2.145 and earlier, LTS 2.138.1 and earlier in core/src/main/java/hudson/security/HudsonPrivateSecurityRealm.java that allows attackers without Overa...
How severe is CVE-2018-1000408?
CVE-2018-1000408 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1000408?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jenkins Jenkins.