CVE-2017-2648
MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 1.42%
Last modified
CVE-2017-2648 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. It was found that jenkins-ssh-slaves-plugin before version 1.15 did not perform host key verification, thereby enabling Man-in-the-Middle attacks.. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
It was found that jenkins-ssh-slaves-plugin before version 1.15 did not perform host key verification, thereby enabling Man-in-the-Middle attacks.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | Ssh Slaves | < 1.15 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96985Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2648Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2017-03-20/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96985Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2648Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2017-03-20/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-2648?
It was found that jenkins-ssh-slaves-plugin before version 1.15 did not perform host key verification, thereby enabling Man-in-the-Middle attacks.
How severe is CVE-2017-2648?
CVE-2017-2648 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2648?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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