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GHSA-xqpp-26pp-2365

MediumCVSS 5.4 / 10
Published May 24, 2022·Last modified Feb 16, 2024
Affected Components(0)

No affected components available

Description

Jenkins Markdown Formatter Plugin 0.1.0 and earlier uses a Markdown library to parse Markdown that does not escape crafted link target URLs.

This results in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with the ability to edit any description rendered using the configured markup formatter.

Jenkins Markdown Formatter Plugin 0.2.0 uses a different Markdown library that is not affected by this problem.

Risk Scores
Base Score
5.4

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 vulnerability can affect other systems as well, not just the initial system. There is a low impact on the confidentiality of the information. There is a low impact on the integrity of the data.

Threat Intelligence
5.0

Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.

EPSS
N/A

Probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 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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