Credential Exposure in Jenkins Git Plugin by CloudBees
CVE-2022-38663

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Jenkins
Status
Jenkins Git Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 August 2022

What is CVE-2022-38663?

The Jenkins Git Plugin prior to version 4.11.5 improperly masks sensitive credentials in build logs. Specifically, the Git Username and Password (gitUsernamePassword) credentials binding fails to replace these credentials with asterisks, potentially exposing them to unauthorized users. This vulnerability could lead to sensitive information leakage, putting affected systems at risk. It's crucial for users of the Jenkins Git Plugin to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate exposure risks associated with this issue.

Affected Version(s)

Jenkins Git Plugin <= 4.11.4

Jenkins Git Plugin 4.9.4

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-08-23/#SECU...
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/23/2
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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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