Vulnerability identifier: #VU71610
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-312
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
TestQuality Updater
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: Jenkins
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin stores the TestQuality Updater password unencrypted in its global configuration file com.testquality.jenkins.TestQualityNotifier.xml on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration. A local user can gain access to this password.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
TestQuality Updater: 1.3
External links
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-01-24/
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.