Vulnerability identifier: #VU29519

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2209

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
TestComplete support
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 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
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

TestComplete support: 1.1 - 2.4.1

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External links
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/07/02/7
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-07-02/#SECURITY-1686

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.