Vulnerability identifier: #VU29522

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2212

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GitHub Coverage Reporter
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 GitHub access token in plain text in its global configuration file "io.jenkins.plugins.gcr.PluginConfiguration.xml". A remote user with access to the Jenkins master file system can obtain credentials.

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

Vulnerable software versions

GitHub Coverage Reporter: 1.0 - 1.8

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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-1632

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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.