CVE-2023-28678

Description

Jenkins Cppcheck Plugin 1.26 and earlier does not escape file names from Cppcheck report files before showing them on the Jenkins UI, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers able to control report file contents.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 2.15% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory jenkins.io
Affected: Jenkins Project Jenkins Cppcheck Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-03-21/#SECURITY-2809 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28678?
CVE-2023-28678 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-28678?
To fix CVE-2023-28678, 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-2023-28678 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-28678 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-28678?
CVE-2023-28678 affects Jenkins Project Jenkins Cppcheck Plugin.
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