#VU64651 Unprotected storage of credentials in EasyQA - CVE-2022-34202

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64651

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [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-2022-34202

CWE-ID: CWE-256

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
EasyQA
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jenkins

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to other users' credentials.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin stores user passwords unencrypted in its global configuration file EasyQAPluginProperties.xml on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration. A local user can view contents of the configuration file and gain access to passwords for 3rd party integration.

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

Vulnerable software versions

EasyQA: 1.0

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External links
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-06-22/#SECURITY-2066

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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.