Plain Text Credential Exposure in Jenkins Repository Connector Plugin by Jenkins
CVE-2020-2149

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Jenkins
Status
Jenkins Repository Connector Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 March 2020

Summary

The Jenkins Repository Connector Plugin versions 1.2.6 and prior have a vulnerability where configured credentials are transmitted in plain text within the global Jenkins configuration form. This flaw potentially allows unauthorized access to sensitive data if the configuration is intercepted, putting user credentials at risk of exposure.

Affected Version(s)

Jenkins Repository Connector Plugin <= 1.2.6

References

https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-03-09/#SECURITY...
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/03/09/1
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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