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CVE-2022-43412

5.3 · MEDIUM

Jenkins Generic Webhook Trigger Plugin 1.84.1 and earlier uses a non-constant time comparison function when checking whether the provided and expected webhook token are equal, potentially allowing…

Published Oct 19, 2022CWE-203EPSS 0.61%

Overview

CVE-2022-43412 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 19, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Jenkins Generic Webhook Trigger Plugin 1.84.1 and earlier uses a non-constant time comparison function when checking whether the provided and expected webhook token are equal, potentially allowing attackers to use statistical methods to obtain a valid webhook token.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43412?

CVE-2022-43412 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 19, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-43412?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-43412?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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