Security readout for executives and security teams
Jenkins Active Directory Plugin 2.19 and earlier could let an attacker sign in as any user by using a specific hard-coded password value. For organizations relying on Jenkins for builds or deployments, this threatens account takeover and control of CI/CD workflows. Exposure is limited to Jenkins instances using the Jenkins Active Directory Plugin at version 2.19 or earlier. Systems not using this plugin, or using a vendor-fixed release, are not shown affected by the provided sources. Treat this as urgent for any Jenkins environment using the affected plugin, especially where Jenkins can deploy code or secrets. The issue can undermine identity controls, but the provided sources do not prove active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Check Jenkins SECURITY-2117 for vendor remediation guidance.; Upgrade Jenkins Active Directory Plugin to a vendor-fixed release.; Prioritize internet-accessible or deployment-critical Jenkins controllers first..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-11-04/#SECURITY-2117CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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