Auth bypass in Jenkins Google_compute_engine
CVE-2019-16546
Jenkins Google Compute Engine Plugin 4.1.1 and earlier does not verify SSH host keys when connecting agents created by the plugin, enabling man-in-the-middle attacks.
Vulnerability class: IDOR (Insecure Direct Object Reference)
EPSS: 0.009 (54.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.9 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Jenkins Google_compute_engine
- Jenkins Project Google Compute Engine Plugin — versions 4.1.1 and earlier
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-16546?
- CVE-2019-16546 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Google_compute_engine, classified under Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key. CVSS score: 5.9/10. Published 2019-11-21.
- How severe is CVE-2019-16546?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.9 out of 10.