Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in Aqua Security Scanner - CVE-2019-10428

Vulnerability details

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

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software stores a password in its global Jenkins configuration form. While the password 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 the password.

Affected software

How to mitigate CVE-2019-10428

External References

• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/25/3
• https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-09-25/#SECURITY-1508

Related Security Bulletins

• Information disclosure in Aqua Security Scanner plugin for Jenkins