CVE-2023-27905

Description

Jenkins update-center2 3.13 and 3.14 renders the required Jenkins core version on plugin download index pages without sanitization, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers able to provide a plugin for hosting.

Category

9.6
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.01% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory jenkins.io
Affected: Jenkins Project Jenkins update-center2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-03-08/#SECURITY-3063 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27905?
CVE-2023-27905 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-27905?
To fix CVE-2023-27905, 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-2023-27905 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-27905 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2023-27905?
CVE-2023-27905 affects Jenkins Project Jenkins update-center2.
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