SB2020021323 - Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Applatix plugin for Jenkins



SB2020021323 - Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Applatix plugin for Jenkins

Published: February 13, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020021323
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
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-2020-2133)

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

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software stores the Applatix 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.

Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.