CVE-2021-21626

Description

Jenkins Warnings Next Generation Plugin 8.4.4 and earlier does not perform a permission check in methods implementing form validation, allowing attackers with Item/Read permission but without Item/Workspace or Item/Configure permission to check whether attacker-specified file patterns match workspace contents.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory jenkins.io
Affected: Jenkins project Jenkins Warnings Next Generation Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-03-18/#SECURITY-2041 vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/03/18/5 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21626?
CVE-2021-21626 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-21626?
To fix CVE-2021-21626, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-21626 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-21626 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-21626?
CVE-2021-21626 affects Jenkins project Jenkins Warnings Next Generation Plugin.
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