#VU21364 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in Aqua MicroScanner - CVE-2019-10427

Vulnerability identifier: #VU21364

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10427

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Aqua MicroScanner
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jenkins

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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Aqua MicroScanner: 1.0.0 - 1.0.7

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

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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