SB2019030712 - Cleartext storage of passwords in Jenkins Repository Connector plugin
Published: March 7, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019030712
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information (CVE-ID: N/A)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to unencrypted passwords.
The vulnerability exists due to Repository Connector Plugin stores passwords in clear text in its global configuration file on the Jenkins master. A local user an view the file and obtain passwords.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.