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CVE-2018-1000108: A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in Jenkins CppNCSS Plugin 1.1 and earlier in AbstractProjectAct...

A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in Jenkins CppNCSS Plugin 1.1 and earlier in AbstractProjectAction/index.jelly that allow an attacker to craft links to Jenkins URLs that run arbitrary JavaScript in the user's browser when accessed.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2018-1000108 is a cross-site scripting issue in Jenkins CppNCSS Plugin 1.1 and earlier. A malicious link to a Jenkins URL could run JavaScript in the browser of a user who opens it. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, a fixed version, or evidence of active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted Jenkins hygiene issue, not an emergency internet-wide compromise based on the supplied evidence. Prioritize systems where Jenkins users have deployment, credential, or administrative privileges, because browser-side execution in that context can still create meaningful operational risk.

Technical view

The CVE describes XSS in AbstractProjectAction/index.jelly in Jenkins CppNCSS Plugin 1.1 and earlier. The attack condition is crafted Jenkins URLs accessed by a user, causing arbitrary JavaScript execution in that user's browser. No CWE, CVSS vector, patch version, or exploit telemetry is included in the supplied sources.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to Jenkins environments where the CppNCSS Plugin is installed at version 1.1 or earlier. Risk depends on who can access Jenkins URLs and whether privileged Jenkins users can be induced to open crafted links.

Exploitation context

The provided sources describe a user-interaction XSS scenario, not unauthenticated server compromise. KEV is false in the bundle, and no cited source reports active exploitation. Impact could rise if affected Jenkins users have administrative or sensitive project access.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse: the bundle identifies the vulnerable file, affected plugin version range, and XSS behavior, but not CVSS, CWE, fixed version, or exploitation status. Avoid assuming broader Jenkins core impact; the named affected component is Jenkins CppNCSS Plugin 1.1 and earlier.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory Jenkins instances for CppNCSS Plugin version 1.1 or earlier.
  • Check the Jenkins advisory and plugin guidance for official fixed versions or mitigation.
  • Disable or remove the plugin if it is not operationally required.
  • Limit Jenkins access to trusted networks and authenticated users where feasible.
  • Prioritize remediation for instances used by administrators or release engineers.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether CppNCSS Plugin is installed on each Jenkins controller.
  • Record installed plugin versions and compare against version 1.1 or earlier.
  • Review Jenkins security advisory SECURITY-712 for vendor remediation details.
  • Check Jenkins access logs for unusual crafted URL access patterns.
  • Verify remediation through plugin inventory after changes.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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