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CVE-2019-1003029GHSA-XVXQ-HQ48-XPHM

A sandbox bypass vulnerability exists in Jenkins Script Security Plugin 1.53 and earlier in src/main/java/org/jenkinsci/plugins/scriptsecuri

Affects Jenkins Script Security Plugin 1.53 and earlier, including script execution invoked from other plugins and an HTTP script validation endpoint. Fixed in 1.54. CVSS rates it critical (9.9).

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Last modified
published
Listed in CISA KEV
Actively exploited
Fix
Fixed in 1.54
None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub

Summary

The Jenkins Script Security Plugin, which sandboxes Groovy scripts, contains a flaw that lets users with only basic read access run arbitrary code on the Jenkins master server. A successful attack could give an attacker full control over the Jenkins controller and the systems it manages.

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A sandbox bypass vulnerability exists in Jenkins Script Security Plugin 1.53 and earlier in src/main/java/org/jenkinsci/plugins/scriptsecurity/sandbox/groovy/GroovySandbox.java, src/main/java/org/jenkinsci/plugins/scriptsecurity/sandbox/groovy/SecureGroovyScript.java that allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to execute arbitrary code on the Jenkins master JVM.

Timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. Added to CISA KEV

    CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild

  3. CISA remediation deadline

    Due date for US federal agencies to patch

  4. Record last updated
  5. EPSS reached 10%

    FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Affected versions

  • Jenkins project Jenkins Script Security Plugin

    1.53 and earlier

  • org.jenkins-ci.plugins:script-securityMaven

    fixed in 1.54

References 4

jenkins.io

securityfocus.com

access.redhat.com

packetstormsecurity.com

FAQ

Questions about CVE-2019-1003029

What does this mean?

A crafted Groovy script can get around the Script Security sandbox during parsing, compilation, and script instantiation. Users with Overall/Read permission can then run arbitrary code on the Jenkins controller.Source: jenkins.io

Am I affected, and how do I check?

The Jenkins Script Security Plugin (org.jenkins-ci.plugins:script-security) version 1.53 and earlier is affected, covering both script execution invoked from other plugins and the HTTP script validation endpoint. To check the installed version, look at the plugin list in the Jenkins plugin manager.Source: jenkins.io

What should I do about it?

Upgrade the Script Security Plugin to version 1.54 or later.Source: jenkins.io

Is it being exploited?

Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2022-04-25, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data