Vulnerability identifier: #VU84455

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-50770

CWE-ID: CWE-257

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OpenId Connect Authentication
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jenkins

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin stores a password of a local user account used as an anti-lockout feature in a recoverable format. A local administrator can recover the plain text password of that account.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenId Connect Authentication: 1.0 - 2.6

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External links
http://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-12-13/#SECURITY-3168
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/13/4

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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.