Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2020-2232 |
CWE-ID | CWE-312 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Email Extension Web applications / Modules and components for CMS |
Vendor | Jenkins |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU45664
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2232
CWE-ID:
CWE-312 - Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to view the password on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected software stores an SMTP password in its global configuration file "hudson.plugins.emailext.ExtendedEmailPublisher.xml" as part of its configuration. A remote attacker can obtain credentials.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsEmail Extension: 2.72 - 2.73
External linkshttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/12/4
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-08-12/#SECURITY-1975
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.