Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Jenkins Skype notifier plugin



Risk Low
Patch available NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-34805
CWE-ID CWE-312
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Skype notifier
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor Jenkins

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information

EUVDB-ID: #VU65001

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34805

CWE-ID: CWE-312 - Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin stores a password unencrypted in its global configuration file hudson.plugins.skype.im.transport.SkypePublisher.xml on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Skype notifier: 1.0 - 1.1.0

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-06-30/#SECURITY-2160


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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