Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Repository Connector - #VU17914
Published: March 7, 2019 / Updated: March 7, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU17914
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-312
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to unencrypted passwords.
The vulnerability exists due to Repository Connector Plugin stores passwords in clear text in its global configuration file on the Jenkins master. A local user an view the file and obtain passwords.
Affected software
Repository Connector
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
Repository Connector - update to 1.2.5