Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Fortify plugin for Jenkins



Published: 2020-01-30
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-2107
CWE-ID CWE-312
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information

EUVDB-ID: #VU24766

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2107

CWE-ID: CWE-312 - Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software stores its proxy server password unencrypted in job "config.xml" files. A remote authenticated user with Extended Read permission can obtain credentials.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Fortify: 19.1.29

External links

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/29/1
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-01-29/#SECURITY-1565


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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