Vulnerability identifier: #VU17914

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Repository Connector
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jenkins

Description

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Repository Connector: 0.5 - 1.2.4

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External links
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-03-06/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.