CVE-2023-40338

Jenkins Folders Plugin 6.846.v23698686f0f6 and earlier displays an error message that includes an absolute path of a log file when attempting to access the Scan Organization Folder Log if no logs are available, exposing information about the Jenkins controller file system.

Weakness

Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information.

Affected Software

Extended Description

While logging all information may be helpful during development stages, it is important that logging levels be set appropriately before a product ships so that sensitive user data and system information are not accidentally exposed to potential attackers. Different log files may be produced and stored for:

Potential Mitigations

Related Attack Patterns

• https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/215.html

References

• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/16/3
• https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-08-16/#SECURITY-3109
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/16/3
• https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-08-16/#SECURITY-3109