Vulnerability identifier: #VU46957
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-312
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
ElasTest
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: Jenkins
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to view the password on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected software stores its server password in plain text in the global configuration file "jenkins.plugins.elastest.ElasTestInstallation.xml". A local user with access to the Jenkins controller file system can obtain credentials.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
ElasTest: 0.9.1 - 1.2.1
External links
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/09/16/3
http://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-09-16/#SECURITY-2014
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.