CVE-2021-21646 (GCVE-0-2021-21646)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-04-21 14:20 – Updated: 2024-08-03 18:16
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
Jenkins Templating Engine Plugin 2.1 and earlier does not protect its pipeline configurations using Script Security Plugin, allowing attackers with Job/Configure permission to execute arbitrary code in the context of the Jenkins controller JVM.
Severity
8.8 (High)
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-04-… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/04/21/2 | mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins project | Jenkins Templating Engine Plugin |
Affected:
unspecified , ≤ 2.1
(custom)
|
guessed |
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