#VU25303 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Parasoft Environment Manager - CVE-2020-2132

Vulnerability identifier: #VU25303

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2132

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Parasoft Environment Manager
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 stores a repository 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 credentials.

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

Vulnerable software versions

Parasoft Environment Manager: 2.3 - 2.14

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External links
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/02/12/3
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-02-12/#SECURITY-1562

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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.