SB2022033016 - Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Jenkins instant-messaging plugin
Published: March 30, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022033016
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-2022-28135)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin stores passwords for group chats unencrypted in the global configuration file of plugins based on instant-messaging Plugin on the Jenkins controller. A local user can retrieve sensitive information stored in cleartext.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.