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Checkmarx Jenkins AST Plugin Compromised in Supply Chain Attack
A malicious version of the plugin was published to the Jenkins Marketplace late last week. The post Checkmarx Jenkins AST Plugin Compromised in Supply Chain Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek.
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🔍Threat Overview
A malicious version of the Checkmarx Jenkins AST Plugin was published to the Jenkins Marketplace, compromising the supply chain and allowing attackers to inject malware into vulnerable software. This attack demonstrates a successful use of supply chain attacks to compromise software security.
⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Jenkins Marketplace
Attack Vectors
Supply chain attack
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: critical
Who Is at Risk
Software developers and organizations using the Checkmarx Jenkins AST Plugin
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Immediately remove the compromised plugin from all systems
2Monitor system logs for suspicious activity
3Implement strict software updates and patching procedures
📦Affected Products
Checkmarx Jenkins AST Plugin
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