Vulnerability identifier: #VU23695

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-16568

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SCTMExecutor
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 the affected software transmits previously configured service credentials in plain text as part of the global configuration, as well as individual jobs' configurations. A remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data.

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

Vulnerable software versions

SCTMExecutor: 0.1 - 2.2

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External links
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-12-17/#SECURITY-1521

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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.