Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This Jenkins vSphere Plugin flaw could let an attacker abuse Jenkins form-validation actions. Reported impacts include forcing many requests to a configured vSphere server, potentially causing denial of service, or causing Jenkins to send stored credentials with a known ID to an attacker-controlled server.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted operational risk for Jenkins environments integrated with vSphere. Prioritize remediation where Jenkins stores vSphere credentials or manages production virtualization infrastructure.
Technical view
CVE-2018-1000153 is a CSRF issue in Jenkins vSphere Plugin 2.16 and older across multiple vSphere-related classes. The vulnerable actions include form validation and test connection behavior tied to vSphere configuration and stored Jenkins credentials.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to Jenkins instances running vSphere Plugin 2.16 or older, especially where the plugin is configured with vSphere servers and Jenkins-stored credentials.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show active exploitation, and the CVE is not flagged as KEV. The described abuse depends on CSRF-accessible plugin actions and may require a known Jenkins credential ID for credential exposure.
Researcher notes
The bundle lacks CVSS, CWE, and explicit fix details beyond the Jenkins advisory reference. Do not assume broader Jenkins impact beyond vSphere Plugin 2.16 and older without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Jenkins instances for vSphere Plugin 2.16 or older.
- Review the Jenkins advisory for the vendor-supported fixed version or mitigation.
- Update the plugin according to Jenkins guidance where applicable.
- Restrict Jenkins administrative access and review stored vSphere credentials.
- Monitor vSphere for abnormal request volume from Jenkins.
Validation and detection
- Check installed Jenkins vSphere Plugin versions across controllers.
- Confirm whether vSphere plugin configuration uses stored Jenkins credentials.
- Review Jenkins access logs for suspicious form-validation or test-connection activity.
- Check vSphere logs for unusual request bursts originating from Jenkins.
- Verify remediation against Jenkins advisory guidance.
Public sources used
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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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/2018-03-26/#SECURITY-745CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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