CVE-2016-4986 Jenkins TAP Plugin allows Path Traversal
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on the server via a directory traversal flaw in the Jenkins TAP plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-4986?
CVE-2016-4986 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Feb 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the TAP plugin before 1.25 in Jenkins allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an unspecified parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4986?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.tap4j:tap. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.tap4j:tap Maven | All versions | 1.25 |
org.tap4j:tap Maven | All versions | 1.25 |
Products include Jenkins Tap.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4986?
Upgrade org.tap4j:tap to 1.25 or later.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2016-4986 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4986 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-24jc-w55j-5p83.