CVE-2023-37943

Description

Jenkins Active Directory Plugin 2.30 and earlier ignores the "Require TLS" and "StartTls" options and always performs the connection test to Active directory unencrypted, allowing attackers able to capture network traffic between the Jenkins controller and Active Directory servers to obtain Active Directory credentials.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory jenkins.io
Affected: Jenkins Project Jenkins Active Directory Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-07-12/#SECURITY-3059 vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/12/2 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37943?
CVE-2023-37943 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-37943?
To fix CVE-2023-37943, 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-2023-37943 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-37943 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-2023-37943?
CVE-2023-37943 affects Jenkins Project Jenkins Active Directory Plugin.
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