#VU21532 Unprotected storage of credentials in Configuration as Code - CVE-2019-10343

Vulnerability identifier: #VU21532

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10343

CWE-ID: CWE-256

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Configuration as Code
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jenkins

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to other users' credentials.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software fails to mask secrets in system log messages. A local authenticated user can view contents of the configuration file and gain access to passwords for 3rd party integration.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Configuration as Code: 0.1 - 1.24

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External links
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/07/31/1
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-07-31/#SECURITY-1279

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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.