Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in Aqua MicroScanner - CVE-2019-10427

Detailed vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software stores a token credential in its global Jenkins configuration. While the token is stored encrypted on disk, it is transmitted in plain text as part of the configuration form. A remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can obtain credentials.

How to mitigate CVE-2019-10427

Sources

• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/25/3
• https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-09-25/#SECURITY-1507