OpenId Connect Authentication Plugin Vulnerability in Jenkins
CVE-2023-50770

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Jenkins
Status
Jenkins Openid Connect Authentication Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 December 2023

Summary

The Jenkins OpenId Connect Authentication Plugin prior to version 2.6 contains a vulnerability where the password for a local user account is stored in a recoverable format. This design flaw permits attackers with access to the Jenkins controller file system to extract the plain text password easily. Consequently, such attackers could potentially gain unauthorized administrator access to the Jenkins instance, compromising the integrity and security of the environment.

Affected Version(s)

Jenkins OpenId Connect Authentication Plugin 0 <= 2.6

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-12-13/#SECU...
vendor-advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/13/4

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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