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CVE-2019-1003030

Jenkins Matrix Project Plugin Remote Code Execution

9.9 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 97.1%
  1. Published8 Mar 2019
  2. Added to CISA KEV25 Mar 2022
  3. Remediation due15 Apr 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Jenkins Matrix Project plugin contains a vulnerability which can allow users to escape the sandbox, opening opportunity to perform remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 25 Mar 2022Federal remediation due: 15 Apr 2022

Description

A sandbox bypass vulnerability exists in Jenkins Pipeline: Groovy Plugin 2.63 and earlier in pom.xml, src/main/java/org/jenkinsci/plugins/workflow/cps/CpsGroovyShell.java that allows attackers able to control pipeline scripts to execute arbitrary code on the Jenkins master JVM.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Jenkins Pipeline: Groovy≤ 2.63
Redhat Openshift Container Platform3.11

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2019-1003030 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-1003030 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 25 Mar 2022.

How severe is CVE-2019-1003030?

CVE-2019-1003030 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 97.1% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2019-1003030?

Affected products include Jenkins Pipeline: Groovy, Redhat Openshift Container Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1003030?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.