Vulnerability identifier: #VU26037
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-319
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Quality Gates
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 software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information. A remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data.
Note: The affected plugin stores credentials in its global configuration file "quality.gates.jenkins.plugin.GlobalConfig.xml" on the Jenkins master as part of its configuration.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
Quality Gates: 1.0 - 2.5
External links
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/03/09/1
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-03-09/#SECURITY-1519
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.