Vulnerability · Published Apr 21, 2021 · Assigned by jenkins
CVE-2021-21642
High 8.1
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Jenkins Config File Provider Plugin from Jenkins project. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 37.8% (higher than 99% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS NVD)8.1High
Exploit odds (30 days)37.8%top 1.4% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Jenkins Config File Provider Plugin 3.7.0 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | org.jenkins-ci.plugins:config-file-provider | 3.7.1 | GHSA-q7xg-hh3q-hc68 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins project | Jenkins Config File Provider Plugin | unspecified – through 3.7.0 |
References
- https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-04-21/#SECURITY-2204 x_refsource_CONFIRM
- [oss-security] 20210421 Multiple vulnerabilities in Jenkins plugins mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST