#VU47513 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in couchdb-statistics


Published: 2020-10-08 | Updated: 2020-10-12

Vulnerability identifier: #VU47513

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: CVE-2020-2291

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
couchdb-statistics
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 unencrypted in its global configuration file "org.jenkinsci.plugins.couchstats.CouchStatsConfig.xml" on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration. A local user with access to the Jenkins controller file system can obtain credentials.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

couchdb-statistics: 0.1 - 0.3


External links
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/10/08/5
http://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-10-08/#SECURITY-2065


Q & A

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.


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