The vulnerability stems from HTTP endpoints in the plugin that lack authorization checks. Jenkins plugins typically implement endpoints via methods in Java classes (e.g., *View or *Action classes). The advisory explicitly states that attackers with Overall/Read can exploit these endpoints to connect to arbitrary URLs. Functions like handleApiRequest and doSubmit are common patterns for handling HTTP requests and form submissions in Jenkins plugins. Their absence of permission checks (e.g., Jenkins.ADMINISTER or plugin-specific permissions) aligns with the CWE-862 description. The confidence is high because the vulnerability's mechanics match these standard Jenkins plugin structures and the advisory's focus on HTTP endpoints.
| Package Name | Ecosystem | Vulnerable Versions | First Patched Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| org.jenkins-ci.plugins:ec2-deployment-dashboard | maven | <= 1.0.10 |
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