SB2019112208 - Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Jenkins Anchore Container Image Scanner Plugin



SB2019112208 - Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Jenkins Anchore Container Image Scanner Plugin

Published: November 22, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019112208
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-16542)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to view the password on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software stored an Anchore.io service password unencrypted in job "config.xml" files as part of its configuration. A remote user with Extended Read permission or access to the master file system can obtain this credential.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.