Vulnerability identifier: #VU22271

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-2019-10476

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Zulip
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 plugin stores a credential unencrypted in its global configuration file "jenkins.plugins.zulip.ZulipNotifier.xml", as well as in the legacy configuration file "hudson.plugins.humbug.HumbugNotifier.xml" on the Jenkins master. A local authenticated user with access to the master file system can obtain this credential.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zulip: 1.0.0 - 1.1.0

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External links
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-10-23/#SECURITY-1621

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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.