Vulnerability identifier: #VU45664

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-2020-2232

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Email Extension
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jenkins

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to view the password on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software stores an SMTP password in its global configuration file "hudson.plugins.emailext.ExtendedEmailPublisher.xml" as part of its configuration. A remote attacker can obtain credentials.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Email Extension: 2.72 - 2.73

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External links
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/12/4
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-08-12/#SECURITY-1975

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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.