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CVE-2023-49656

Jenkins Matlab vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.84%
  1. Published29 Nov 2023

Description

Jenkins MATLAB Plugin 2.11.0 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Jenkins Matlab< 2.11.1

Remediation

Fixed in
Jenkins Matlab≥ 2.11.1

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-49656 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-49656 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.84%.

How severe is CVE-2023-49656?

CVE-2023-49656 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-49656?

Affected products include Jenkins Matlab.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49656?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Jenkins Matlab 2.11.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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