CVE-2021-21698

Description

Jenkins Subversion Plugin 2.15.0 and earlier does not restrict the name of a file when looking up a subversion key file on the controller from an agent.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.97% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory jenkins.io
Affected: Jenkins project Jenkins Subversion Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-11-04/#SECURITY-2506 vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/11/04/3 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21698?
CVE-2021-21698 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-21698?
To fix CVE-2021-21698, 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-2021-21698 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-21698 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-21698?
CVE-2021-21698 affects Jenkins project Jenkins Subversion Plugin.
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