CVE-2023-43495 (Medium) detected in jenkins-core-2.387.1.jar

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CVE-2023-43495 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - jenkins-core-2.387.1.jar

Path to dependency file: /build.gradle

Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.gradle/caches/modules-2/files-2.1/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core/2.387.1/d60c28351aa7be2fb667188ea5e711edecd9de5b/jenkins-core-2.387.1.jar

Dependency Hierarchy:

• :x: jenkins-core-2.387.1.jar (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: main

Vulnerability Details

Jenkins 2.423 and earlier, LTS 2.414.1 and earlier does not escape the value of the 'caption' constructor parameter of 'ExpandableDetailsNote', resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers able to control this parameter.

Publish Date: 2023-09-20

URL: CVE-2023-43495

CVSS 3 Score Details (5.4)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: Low
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Scope: Changed
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: Low
  • Integrity Impact: Low
  • Availability Impact: None

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5j46-5hwq-gwh7

Release Date: 2023-09-20

Fix Resolution: org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core:2.414.2,2.424

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[jordarlu]

once we upgrade to the latest Jenkins , this CVE may be addressed

[mend-for-github-com[bot]]

:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.