Vulnerability identifier: #VU48234
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:
AppSpider
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 a password unencrypted in its global configuration file "com.rapid7.jenkinspider.PostBuildScan.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
AppSpider: 1.0.1 - 1.0.12
External links
http://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-11-04/#SECURITY-2058
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.