CVE-2022-36886 External Monitor Job Type Plugin does not require POST requests for an HTTP endpoint
Attackers can force victims to create runs of an external job via CSRF, requiring Jenkins administrators to update the plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-36886?
CVE-2022-36886 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins External Monitor Job Type Plugin, published on 27 Jul 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Jenkins External Monitor Job Type Plugin 191.v363d0d1efdf8 and earlier allows attackers to create runs of an external job.
Weakness: CWE-352
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-36886?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.jenkins-ci.plugins:external-monitor-job. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:external-monitor-job Maven | All versions | 192.ve979ca_8b_3ccd |
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:external-monitor-job Maven | All versions | 192.ve979ca_8b_3ccd |
Products include Jenkins External Monitor Job Type.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36886?
Upgrade org.jenkins-ci.plugins:external-monitor-job to 192.ve979ca_8b_3ccd or later.
Is CVE-2022-36886 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-36886 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Jenkins External Monitor Job Type Plugin
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6x63-hrxg-2hjx.