Unencrypted Password Storage in Jenkins Harvest SCM Plugin by Jenkins
CVE-2020-2131

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Jenkins
Status
Jenkins Harvest Scm Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 February 2020

Summary

The Jenkins Harvest SCM Plugin versions 0.5.1 and earlier contain a vulnerability that results in the storage of passwords in an unencrypted format within the job config.xml files on the Jenkins master server. This creates a risk as users with Extended Read permissions or access to the master file system may easily view these sensitive credentials. Organizations using affected versions are encouraged to implement mitigations to secure stored passwords and reduce the risk of unauthorized access.

Affected Version(s)

Jenkins Harvest SCM Plugin <= 0.5.1

References

https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-02-12/#SECURITY...
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/02/12/3
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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