Insufficiently protected credentials in Git plugin - CVE-2022-38663
Published: August 24, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU66742
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38663
CWE-ID: CWE-522
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Git plugin
Git plugin
Software vendor:
Jenkins
Jenkins
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin does not properly mask credentials in the build log provided by the Git Username and Password credentials binding. A remote user can gain access to sensitive information on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.