Insufficiently Protected Credentials in Jenkins SonarQube Scanner Plugin
CVE-2018-1000425
7.8HIGH
What is CVE-2018-1000425?
An insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability exists in the Jenkins SonarQube Scanner Plugin versions 2.8 and earlier. This flaw resides in the SonarInstallation.java file, enabling attackers with local file system access to retrieve sensitive credentials intended for connecting to SonarQube. This situation poses a significant security risk, as unauthorized individuals could leverage this information to gain access to the SonarQube server, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the system.