CVE-2019-10476: Jenkins Zulip Plugin Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Summary
CVE-2019-10476: Jenkins Zulip Plugin vulnerable to Insufficiently Protected Credentials. Affects org.jenkins-ci.plugins:zulip versions < 1.1.1. Fixed in 1.1.1. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Jenkins Zulip Plugin is a Maven-based package that provides integration between Jenkins and the Zulip messaging platform. It allows users to send notifications and messages to Zulip streams from Jenkins jobs. The plugin is widely used in software development and continuous integration workflows.
Vulnerability Detail
The Jenkins Zulip Plugin prior to version 1.1.1 suffers from an Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability. This vulnerability arises from the plugin storing credentials in an unencrypted format within its global configuration file on the Jenkins master. As a result, users with access to the Jenkins master file system can view these credentials. This can lead to unauthorized access and potential misuse of sensitive information.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
1.1.1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is recommended to upgrade to the fixed version of the plugin as soon as possible.
Conclusion
The Jenkins Zulip Plugin prior to version 1.1.1 is vulnerable to Insufficiently Protected Credentials. This can lead to unauthorized access and potential misuse of sensitive information. Users should upgrade to version 1.1.1 or later to fix this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
This vulnerability allows users with access to the Jenkins master file system to view unencrypted credentials stored by the Jenkins Zulip Plugin. This can lead to unauthorized access and potential misuse of sensitive information.
No, only versions prior to 1.1.1 are affected. Users should upgrade to version 1.1.1 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
You can use the Vulert Playground (https://vulert.com/scanner) to check if your Jenkins instance is affected by this vulnerability. Simply provide your pom.xml file, and Vulert will analyze it for any open-source vulnerabilities, including this one.
There is no known evidence of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild. However, it is still important to upgrade to the fixed version to ensure the security of your Jenkins instance.
You can find more information about the Jenkins Zulip Plugin on the official Jenkins website or the plugin's GitHub repository.
