#VU26395 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in Artifactory


Published: 2020-03-26

Vulnerability identifier: #VU26395

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2165

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Artifactory
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 stores Artifactory server passwords in its global configuration file "org.jfrog.hudson.ArtifactoryBuilder.xml" on the Jenkins master as part of its configuration. A remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Artifactory: 1.0 - 3.6.0


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


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.


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