#VU21126 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Beaker builder


Published: 2019-09-16

Vulnerability identifier: #VU21126

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10398

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Beaker builder
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jenkins

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to view the password on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software stores credentials without encryption in its global configuration file on the Jenkins master. A local authenticated user with access to the master file system can obtain credentials.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Beaker builder: 1.0 - 1.9

External links
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/12/2
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-09-12/#SECURITY-1545

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.


Latest bulletins with this vulnerability


Information disclosure in Beaker builder plugin for Jenkins