#VU22926 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in QMetry for JIRA - Test Management


Published: 2019-11-22 | Updated: 2021-03-16

Vulnerability identifier: #VU22926

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-16545

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
QMetry for JIRA - Test Management
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jenkins

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to affected plugin transmits credentials in its configuration in plain text as part of job configuration forms. A remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can obtain this credential.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

QMetry for JIRA - Test Management: 1.0 - 1.12


External links
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-11-21/#SECURITY-727%20(2)


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.


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