QID 996943

Date Published: 2024-01-30

QID 996943: Java (Maven) Security Update for org.jenkins-ci.plugins:active-directory (GHSA-2h95-4xw9-m68j)

An improper certificate validation vulnerability exists in Jenkins Active Directory Plugin 2.10 and earlier in src/main/java/hudson/plugins/active_directory/ActiveDirectoryDomain.java, src/main/java/hudson/plugins/active_directory/ActiveDirectorySecurityRealm.java, src/main/java/hudson/plugins/active_directory/ActiveDirectoryUnixAuthenticationProvider.java that allows attackers to impersonate the Active Directory server Jenkins connects to for authentication if Jenkins is configured to use StartTLS.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.4 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.8 severity.
  • Solution
    Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-2h95-4xw9-m68j for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-2h95-4xw9-m68j org.jenkins-ci.plugins:active-directory URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-2h95-4xw9-m68j

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