Vulnerability identifier: #VU45666

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2234

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Pipeline Maven Integration
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jenkins

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin does not perform a permission check in a method implementing form validation. A remote user can capture credentials stored in Jenkins.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Pipeline Maven Integration: 3.8.2

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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-1794%20(2)

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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.