#VU49544 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Bumblebee HP ALM


Published: 2021-01-13 | Updated: 2021-01-14

Vulnerability identifier: #VU49544

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-2021-21614

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Bumblebee HP ALM
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 credentials unencrypted in its global configuration file "com.agiletestware.bumblebee.BumblebeeGlobalConfig.xml" on the Jenkins controller. A local user with access to the Jenkins controller file system can obtain credentials.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Bumblebee HP ALM: 3.0.0 - 4.1.5


External links
http://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-01-13/#SECURITY-2156


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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