Security readout for executives and security teams
A Jenkins plugin used for External Monitor jobs had unsafe XML parsing in version 206.v9a_94ff0b_4a_10 and earlier. This creates XXE risk, a vulnerability class where crafted XML can make a parser process unintended external references. Business urgency depends on whether this plugin is installed and reachable in your Jenkins environment. Exposure is limited to Jenkins instances with Jenkins External Monitor Job Type Plugin version 206.v9a_94ff0b_4a_10 or earlier installed. The provided sources do not define affected Jenkins core versions, specific job permissions, network preconditions, or data impact. Prioritize inventory first. If the plugin is present at an affected version, treat remediation as important because Jenkins often has sensitive build credentials and network reach. If the plugin is absent, this CVE is not an immediate exposure for that instance. Mitigation focus: Inventory Jenkins instances for the External Monitor Job Type Plugin.; Check installed plugin version against 206.v9a_94ff0b_4a_10 and earlier.; Review the Jenkins advisory for vendor-supported upgrade or mitigation guidance..
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- Jenkins Security Advisory 2023-07-12CVE reference · vendor-advisory
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