SB2019121820 - Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Redgate SQL Change Automation plugin for Jenkins



SB2019121820 - Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Redgate SQL Change Automation plugin for Jenkins

Published: December 18, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019121820
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-2019-16557)

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

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software stores credentials unencrypted in job "config.xml" files on the Jenkins master as part of its build step configuration. A remote user with Extended Read permission or access to the master file system can obtain credentials.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.