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MEDIUM · 5.3

CVE-2018-1999042

A vulnerability exists in Jenkins 2.137 and earlier, 2.121.2 and earlier in XStream2.java that allows attackers to have Jenkins resolve a domain name when deserializing an instance of java.net.URL.

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability exists in Jenkins 2.137 and earlier, 2.121.2 and earlier in XStream2.java that allows attackers to have Jenkins resolve a domain name when deserializing an instance of java.net.URL.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
JenkinsJenkins<= 2.121.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-502

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-1999042?

CVE-2018-1999042 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability exists in Jenkins 2.137 and earlier, 2.121.2 and earlier in XStream2.java that allows attackers to have Jenkins resolve a domain name when deserializing an instance of java.net.URL.

How severe is CVE-2018-1999042?

CVE-2018-1999042 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1999042?

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