Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Jenkins environments using Android Lint Plugin 2.5 or earlier may let a Jenkins user abuse build-time XML parsing to read secrets, reach internal services, or cause denial of service. The business risk is highest where less-trusted users can configure builds or influence parsed XML files.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation where Jenkins is shared with contractors, developers, or automation users who are not fully trusted. The issue can affect secrets and internal systems, but evidence provided does not show active exploitation.
Technical view
The plugin processes XML external entities in files parsed during builds. That XXE behavior can enable secret extraction from the Jenkins master, server-side request forgery, or denial of service. The bundle identifies Android Lint Plugin 2.5 and earlier; no CVSS score, CWE, or specific fixed version is included.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Jenkins instances with Android Lint Plugin 2.5 or earlier, especially where users beyond trusted administrators have Jenkins permissions or can affect build inputs parsed by the plugin.
Exploitation context
The source states an attacker needs user permissions in Jenkins. The bundle does not cite active exploitation, KEV listing, public exploit status, or internet-wide exploitation evidence.
Researcher notes
Treat this as an authenticated XXE in Jenkins build processing. Validate plugin version and trust boundaries around build files. Evidence is incomplete on patch version and exploit activity, so anchor remediation to Jenkins advisory details.
Mitigation direction
- Check Jenkins advisory guidance for the fixed or recommended plugin version.
- Upgrade Android Lint Plugin if Jenkins guidance identifies a fixed release.
- Disable or remove the plugin if it is not operationally required.
- Restrict Jenkins user permissions for job configuration and build input control.
- Review Jenkins master secrets potentially exposed before remediation.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Jenkins instances for Android Lint Plugin installations.
- Confirm whether installed versions are 2.5 or earlier.
- Review who can configure jobs or influence Android Lint build inputs.
- Check for unusual Jenkins master secret access or internal service requests.
- Document remediation status against Jenkins advisory guidance.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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Cloud metadata behavior lookup
The CVE wording references SSRF or metadata access, so cloud discovery and credential material review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2018-1000055 mapping review
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-02-05/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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CWE details
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