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CVE-2018-1000175: A path traversal vulnerability exists in Jenkins HTML Publisher Plugin 1.15 and older in HtmlPublisherTarge...

A path traversal vulnerability exists in Jenkins HTML Publisher Plugin 1.15 and older in HtmlPublisherTarget.java that allows attackers able to configure the HTML Publisher build step to override arbitrary files on the Jenkins master.

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Plain-English summary

Jenkins installations using HTML Publisher Plugin 1.15 or older may let a user who can configure the HTML Publisher build step overwrite files on the Jenkins master. This is not a remote, unauthenticated issue in the provided evidence, but it can become serious where job configuration rights are broadly granted.

Executive priority

Treat this as high priority for Jenkins environments where non-administrators can configure jobs. The business risk is CI control-plane file tampering, which can affect build integrity and potentially broader software delivery trust.

Technical view

The CVE describes a path traversal flaw in Jenkins HTML Publisher Plugin, specifically HtmlPublisherTarget.java, affecting version 1.15 and older. An attacker able to configure the HTML Publisher build step can use the flaw to override arbitrary files on the Jenkins master. No CVSS, CWE, or patch version is provided in the supplied bundle.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to Jenkins controllers with HTML Publisher Plugin 1.15 or older and users or integrations allowed to configure affected jobs. Shared CI environments, delegated job administration, and weak permission boundaries increase risk.

Exploitation context

The supplied sources do not report active exploitation, and CISA KEV is false. Exploitation requires the ability to configure the HTML Publisher build step, so insider, compromised account, or over-permissioned CI user scenarios are the main concern.

Researcher notes

Key missing evidence includes CVSS scoring, CWE classification, exact fixed version, and vendor-prescribed remediation text. The strongest source-grounded claim is arbitrary file overwrite on the Jenkins master by attackers able to configure the affected build step.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory Jenkins instances for HTML Publisher Plugin 1.15 or older.
  • Review Jenkins advisory guidance before choosing the exact fixed version or workaround.
  • Restrict Job/Configure permissions to trusted administrators only.
  • Audit jobs using the HTML Publisher build step.
  • Back up and monitor critical Jenkins master files for unexpected changes.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether HTML Publisher Plugin is installed on each Jenkins controller.
  • Record the installed plugin version and compare against 1.15 or older.
  • Identify users and service accounts with job configuration rights.
  • Review configured HTML Publisher build steps for unusual paths.
  • Check Jenkins master files for unexpected recent modification activity.
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