CVE-2023-4777

Incorrect Permission Assignment on Qualys Container Scanning Connector Plugin 1.6.2.6 and earlier

Description

An incorrect permission check in Qualys Container Scanning Connector Plugin 1.6.2.6 and earlier allows attackers with global Item/Configure permission (while lacking Item/Configure permission on any particular job) to enumerate credentials IDs of credentials stored in Jenkins and to connect to an attacker-specified URL using attacker-specified credentials IDs, capturing credentials stored in Jenkins. 

Remediation

Solution:

  • Customers should upgrade to a minimum version of 1.6.2.7. 

Category

3.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory qualys.com
Affected: Qualys,Inc. Container Scanning Connector Jenkins Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.qualys.com/security-advisories/ product vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4777?
CVE-2023-4777 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-4777?
To fix CVE-2023-4777: Customers should upgrade to a minimum version of 1.6.2.7. 
Is CVE-2023-4777 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-4777 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-2023-4777?
CVE-2023-4777 affects Qualys,Inc. Container Scanning Connector Jenkins Plugin.
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