Jenkins.Metadata.Description.XSS

Description

This indicates an attack attempt against a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in Jenkins Metadata Plugin.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitizing of user supplied inputs in the application. A remote attacker may be able exploit this to execute arbitrary script code within the context of the application.

Affected Products

Metadata Plugin 1.1.0b

Impact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected application.

Recommended Actions

Apply the latest update from the vendor.
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-09-25/

References