Vulnerability identifier: #VU26394

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2164

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Artifactory
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jenkins

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to view the password on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software stores its Artifactory server password in plain text in the global configuration file "org.jfrog.hudson.ArtifactoryBuilder.xml". A local user with access to the Jenkins master file system can obtain credentials.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Artifactory: 1.0 - 3.5.0

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External links
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/03/25/2
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-03-25/#SECURITY-1542%20(1)

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.