CVE-2021-22511 SSL/TLS certificate validation unconditionally disabled by Jenkins Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin
Attackers can bypass SSL/TLS certificate validation in the Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Jenkins plugin, enabling man-in-the-middle attacks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2021-22511?
CVE-2021-22511 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin - Jenkins plugin., published on 8 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability in Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin - Jenkins plugin. The vulnerability affects version 6.7 and earlier versions. The vulnerability could allow unconditionally disabling of SSL/TLS certificates.
Weakness: CWE-295
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-22511?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.jenkins-ci.plugins:hp-application-automation-tools-plugin. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:hp-application-automation-tools-plugin Maven | All versions | 6.8 |
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:hp-application-automation-tools-plugin Maven | All versions | 6.8 |
Products include Microfocus Application Automation Tools.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22511?
Upgrade org.jenkins-ci.plugins:hp-application-automation-tools-plugin to 6.8 or later.
Is CVE-2021-22511 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-22511 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin - Jenkins plugin.
- CVE-2021-22512 CSRF vulnerability in Jenkins Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin
- CVE-2021-22513 Missing permission checks in Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin
- CVE-2021-22510 Reflected XSS vulnerability in Jenkins Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin
- CVE-2024-4184 Multiple XXE sinks in ALM archive post-build step in OpenText Application Automation Tools
- CVE-2024-4189 Multiple XXE sinks in Run LoadRunner script step in OpenText Application Automation Tools
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q296-9j5x-fxf4.