CVE-2020-2261 OS command execution vulnerability in Perfecto Plugin
Attackers with Job/Configure permission can execute arbitrary commands on the Jenkins controller via the Perfecto Plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-2261?
CVE-2020-2261 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Jenkins Perfecto Plugin, published on 16 Sep 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Jenkins Perfecto Plugin 1.17 and earlier executes a command on the Jenkins controller, allowing attackers with Job/Configure permission to run arbitrary commands on the Jenkins controller
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-2261?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including io.jenkins.plugins:perfecto. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
io.jenkins.plugins:perfecto Maven | All versions | 1.18 |
io.jenkins.plugins:perfecto Maven | All versions | 1.18 |
Products include Jenkins Perfecto.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2261?
Upgrade io.jenkins.plugins:perfecto to 1.18 or later.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2020-2261 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-2261 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Jenkins Perfecto Plugin
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jq84-6fmm-6qv6.