CVE-2022-41243 Jenkins SmallTest Plugin missing hostname validation
Attackers can intercept connections to the View26 server via man-in-the-middle attacks due to missing hostname validation in the Jenkins SmallTest Plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-41243?
CVE-2022-41243 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins SmallTest Plugin, published on 21 Sep 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Jenkins SmallTest Plugin 1.0.4 and earlier does not perform hostname validation when connecting to the configured View26 server that could be abused using a man-in-the-middle attack to intercept these connections.
Weakness: CWE-295
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41243?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including com.smalltest:smalltest. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
com.smalltest:smalltest Maven | All versions to 1.0.4 | None |
com.smalltest:smalltest Maven | All versions to 1.0.4 | None |
Products include Jenkins Smalltest.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41243?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-41243 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-41243 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-41243 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7jwg-hq85-c6m6.