CVE-2020-2128: Password stored in plain text by ECX Copy Data Management Plugin
Summary
CVE-2020-2128: Password stored in plain text by ECX Copy Data Management Plugin. Affects com.catalogic.ecxjenkins:catalogic-ecx versions < 1.9. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ECX Copy Data Management Plugin is a Maven package (com.catalogic.ecxjenkins:catalogic-ecx) used in Jenkins for managing copy data. It provides functionality for copying and managing data across different environments. The plugin is vulnerable to a security issue where it stores passwords in plain text in job config.xml files on the Jenkins master. This vulnerability allows users with Extended Read permission or access to the master file system to view the password.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability (CVE-2020-2128) in the ECX Copy Data Management Plugin allows unauthorized users to access and view passwords stored in plain text. This can lead to potential security breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive information. The vulnerability arises from the plugin's improper handling of password storage in job config.xml files on the Jenkins master. Users with Extended Read permission or access to the master file system can exploit this vulnerability to retrieve passwords.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to upgrade the plugin to the latest version to mitigate the risk of password exposure.
Conclusion
The ECX Copy Data Management Plugin in Jenkins version 1.9 and earlier is vulnerable to storing passwords in plain text. This can lead to unauthorized access and potential security breaches. It is recommended to upgrade the plugin to version 1.10 or later to fix the vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to view passwords stored in plain text. It can lead to potential security breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Users of Jenkins with the ECX Copy Data Management Plugin version 1.9 or earlier are affected by this vulnerability.
You can use the Vulert Playground (https://vulert.com/scanner) to check if your Jenkins installation is affected by this vulnerability. Simply provide your pom.xml file, and Vulert will analyze it for any open-source vulnerabilities, including this one.
Yes, a fix is available for this vulnerability. Users should upgrade the ECX Copy Data Management Plugin to version 1.10 or later to address the issue.
There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. It is crucial to update the plugin to the latest version to mitigate the risk.
