SB2021090108 - Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Jenkins Nomad plugin
Published: September 1, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021090108
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21681)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin stores the passwords to authenticate against the Docker registry unencrypted in the global "config.xml" file on the Jenkins controller as part of its worker templates configuration. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.