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GHSA-vr6v-wjfw-rxcr

HighCVSS 8 / 10
Published May 24, 2022·Last modified Feb 16, 2024
Affected Components(0)

No affected components available

Description

Matrix Authorization Strategy Plugin 2.6.1 and earlier does not escape user names shown in the permission table. This results in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. When using project-based matrix authorization, this vulnerability can be exploited by a user with Job/Configure or Agent/Configure permission, otherwise by users with Overall/Administer permission.

Matrix Authorization Strategy Plugin 2.6.2 escapes user names in the permission table.

Risk Scores
Base Score
8.0

The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker needs basic access or low-level privileges. The attacker needs the user to perform some action, like clicking a link. The impact is confined to the system where the vulnerability exists. There is a high impact on the confidentiality of the information. There is a high impact on the integrity of the data. There is a high impact on the availability of the system.

Threat Intelligence
7.3

Exploitation activity has been observed. Apply available patches or mitigations urgently.

EPSS
0.92%

The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.

Exploit
Not available

We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.

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