CVE-2019-10421: Jenkins Azure Event Grid Build Notifier Plugin has Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Summary
CVE-2019-10421: Jenkins Azure Event Grid Build Notifier Plugin has Insufficiently Protected Credentials. Affects org.jenkins-ci.plugins:azure-event-grid-notifier versions < 0.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Jenkins Azure Event Grid Build Notifier Plugin is a Maven package that provides integration between Jenkins and Azure Event Grid. It allows users to send build notifications to Azure Event Grid, enabling them to trigger actions based on build events. The plugin is widely used in Jenkins environments that leverage Azure services.
Vulnerability Detail
The Azure Event Grid Build Notifier Plugin in Jenkins stores the Azure Event Grid secret key unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins controller. This means that the secret key can be accessed by users with Extended Read permission or those who have access to the Jenkins controller file system. This vulnerability poses a risk as it exposes sensitive credentials, potentially allowing unauthorized access to Azure resources. As of now, there is no available fix for this issue.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As of now, there is no specific workaround provided for this vulnerability. However, users can mitigate the risk by following the steps mentioned in the 'how_to_fix' section.
Conclusion
The Jenkins Azure Event Grid Build Notifier Plugin has a vulnerability that exposes the Azure Event Grid secret key. This can potentially lead to unauthorized access to Azure resources and misuse of sensitive information. While there is no fix available at the moment, users can follow the recommended steps to mitigate the risk. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
This vulnerability exposes the Azure Event Grid secret key, which can lead to unauthorized access to Azure resources and potential misuse of sensitive information.
Users with Extended Read permission or access to the Jenkins controller file system can exploit this vulnerability.
As of now, there is no fix available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to follow the steps mentioned in the 'how_to_fix' section to mitigate the risk.
Users can consider using alternative build notifier plugins that do not suffer from this vulnerability until a fix is available for the Azure Event Grid Build Notifier Plugin.
Access to the Jenkins controller file system should be limited to authorized personnel only. This can be achieved by implementing proper access controls and permissions.
