#VU26042 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in DeployHub


Published: 2020-03-12

Vulnerability identifier: #VU26042

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2156

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
DeployHub
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 authenticated attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data.

Note: The affected plugin stores credentials in job "config.xml" files as part of its configuration.

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

Vulnerable software versions

DeployHub: 7.5.0 - 8.0.14


External links
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/03/09/1
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-03-09/#SECURITY-1511


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.


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