Observable timing discrepancy allows determining username validity in Jenkins
In Jenkins 2.355 and earlier, LTS 2.332.3 and earlier, an observable timing discrepancy on the login form allows distinguishing between login attempts with an invalid username, and login attempts with a valid username and wrong password, when using the Jenkins user database security realm. This allows attackers to determine the validity of attacker-specified usernames.
Login attempts with an invalid username now validate a synthetic password to eliminate the timing discrepancy in Jenkins 2.356, LTS 2.332.4.
The product behaves differently or sends different responses under different circumstances in a way that is observable to an unauthorized actor, which exposes security-relevant information about the state of the product, such as whether a particular operation was successful or not.
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cwe_id
208
name
Observable Timing Discrepancy
description
Two separate operations in a product require different amounts of time to complete, in a way that is observable to an actor and reveals security-relevant information about the state of the product, such as whether a particular operation was successful or not.
2
cwe_id
1035
name
OWASP Top Ten 2017 Category A9 - Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities
description
Weaknesses in this category are related to the A9 category in the OWASP Top Ten 2017.
3
cwe_id
937
name
OWASP Top Ten 2013 Category A9 - Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities
description
Weaknesses in this category are related to the A9 category in the OWASP Top Ten 2013.