CVE-2023-43494

Description

Jenkins 2.50 through 2.423 (both inclusive), LTS 2.60.1 through 2.414.1 (both inclusive) does not exclude sensitive build variables (e.g., password parameter values) from the search in the build history widget, allowing attackers with Item/Read permission to obtain values of sensitive variables used in builds by iteratively testing different characters until the correct sequence is discovered.

4.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 48.58% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory jenkins.io

Affected: Jenkins Project Jenkins

References

Link	Tags
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-09-20/#SECURITY-3261	vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/20/5	third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-43494?: CVE-2023-43494 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-43494?: To fix CVE-2023-43494, 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-2023-43494 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-43494 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~49% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-43494?: CVE-2023-43494 affects Jenkins Project Jenkins.

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