CVE-2019-10424: Insufficiently Protected Credentials in Jenkins elOyente Plugin
Summary
CVE-2019-10424: Jenkins elOyente Plugin has Insufficiently Protected Credentials. Affects com.technicolor:elOyente versions < 1.3. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Jenkins elOyente Plugin is a Maven package developed by com.technicolor. It provides functionality for analyzing and reporting on code quality in Jenkins pipelines. The plugin is widely used in software development projects to ensure code adherence to best practices and standards. However, a vulnerability has been identified in the plugin that exposes sensitive credentials stored in an unencrypted format. This vulnerability can be exploited by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system, potentially leading to unauthorized access and misuse of the exposed credentials.
Vulnerability Detail
The elOyente Plugin in Jenkins stores a password in its global configuration file com.technicolor.eloyente.ElOyente.xml without proper encryption. This file is located on the Jenkins controller and can be accessed by users with file system access. As a result, the password can be easily viewed by unauthorized individuals. This vulnerability poses a risk of exposing sensitive credentials, which can be used for unauthorized access to systems or data. The lack of encryption in storing the password increases the likelihood of its misuse. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 3.3, indicating a low severity level.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. However, users can take precautionary measures by restricting access to the Jenkins controller file system, ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the file containing the sensitive credentials. Regular monitoring and auditing of file system access can also help detect any unauthorized access attempts.
Conclusion
The Jenkins elOyente Plugin is vulnerable to the storage of sensitive credentials in an unencrypted format. This can lead to unauthorized access and misuse of systems or data. It is crucial to monitor official Jenkins security advisories for updates and patches to address this vulnerability. Additionally, restricting access to the Jenkins controller file system and regularly auditing file system access can help mitigate the risk. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
This vulnerability exposes sensitive credentials stored in the Jenkins elOyente Plugin's global configuration file. Unauthorized individuals with access to the file system can view these credentials, potentially leading to unauthorized access and misuse of systems or data.
As of the publication of this advisory, there is no fix available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to monitor official Jenkins security advisories for updates and patches.
To protect your Jenkins installation, restrict access to the Jenkins controller file system, ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the file containing the sensitive credentials. Regular monitoring and auditing of file system access can also help detect any unauthorized access attempts.
While there may be alternative plugins or solutions available for code quality analysis in Jenkins, it is important to note that this vulnerability is specific to the elOyente Plugin. It is recommended to monitor official Jenkins security advisories for updates and patches.
To stay informed about security vulnerabilities in Jenkins plugins, it is recommended to regularly check the official Jenkins security advisories and subscribe to relevant mailing lists or RSS feeds for updates.
