#VU64993 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in RocketChat Notifier - CVE-2022-34802

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64993

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-2022-34802

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
RocketChat Notifier
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jenkins

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin stores the login password and webhook token unencrypted in its global configuration file RocketChatNotifier.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

RocketChat Notifier: 1.2.2 - 1.5.2

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External links
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-06-30/#SECURITY-2088

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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.