Vulnerability identifier: #VU22150

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10450

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ElasticBox CI
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 an access token unencrypted in the global "config.xml" configuration file on the Jenkins master. A local authenticated user with access to the master file system can obtain the access token.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

ElasticBox CI: 0.1 - 5.0.1

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External links
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-10-16/#SECURITY-1434

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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.