Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Dynamic Extended Choice Parameter plugin for Jenkins

1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information

EUVDB-ID: #VU25295

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2124

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 a Subversion 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 credentials.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Dynamic Extended Choice Parameter: 1.0.0 - 1.0.1

External links

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/02/12/3
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-02-12/#SECURITY-1560

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.