Vulnerability identifier: #VU22920

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-16542

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Anchore Container Image Scanner
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jenkins

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

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software stored an Anchore.io service password unencrypted in job "config.xml" files as part of its configuration. A remote user with Extended Read permission or access to the master file system can obtain this credential.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Anchore Container Image Scanner: 1.0.0 - 1.0.19

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External links
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-11-21/#SECURITY-1539

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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