QID 730244

Date Published: 2021-11-02

QID 730244: Jenkins Script Console Remote Code Execution (RCE) Detected

Jenkins is an open-source automation server written in Java. Jenkins helps to automate the non-human part of the software development process, with continuous integration and facilitating technical aspects of continuous delivery.

Jenkins Script Console allows users to execute any system command with Groovy/Java Scripts. Though this is a feature and not a vulnerability, the script console shouldn't be accessible without authentication.

QID Detection Logic:(Unauthenticated)
This QID checks for vulnerable versions of jenkins

If an attacker is able to access the Jenkins Script Console, it can lead to code execution including getting a shell on the system

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.1 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 9.4 severity.
  • Solution
    Customer are advised that the Jenkins Script Console must not be accessible without authentication
    For an example of the vulnerability please refer here
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