CVE-2022-34199: Plaintext Storage of a Password in Jenkins Convertigo Mobile Platform Plugin
Summary
CVE-2022-34199: Plaintext Storage of a Password in Jenkins Convertigo Mobile Platform Plugin. Affects com.convertigo.jenkins.plugins:convertigo-mobile-platform versions < 1.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Jenkins Convertigo Mobile Platform Plugin is a Maven package that provides functionality for integrating Convertigo Mobile Platform with Jenkins. It allows users to configure and manage Convertigo Mobile Platform jobs within the Jenkins environment. The plugin is widely used by developers and organizations to streamline their mobile app development and deployment processes.
Vulnerability Detail
The Jenkins Convertigo Mobile Platform Plugin version 1.1 and earlier suffers from a vulnerability where passwords are stored in plaintext in the job config.xml files on the Jenkins controller. This means that any user with Extended Read permission or access to the Jenkins controller file system can view these passwords. The passwords are not encrypted or protected in any way, making them easily accessible to unauthorized individuals. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and potentially compromise the security of the Jenkins environment.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can manually encrypt the passwords in the job config.xml files. This can be done by using Jenkins credentials plugin or any other encryption mechanism supported by Jenkins. By encrypting the passwords, users can ensure that they are not stored in plaintext and are only accessible to authorized users with the necessary decryption keys. However, this workaround is not recommended as it requires manual intervention and may not provide the same level of security as the fixed version of the plugin.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in Jenkins Convertigo Mobile Platform Plugin allows passwords to be stored in plaintext, making them easily accessible to unauthorized users. To mitigate this risk, it is recommended to upgrade to version 1.2 or later of the plugin, which encrypts and protects the passwords. Users can also manually encrypt the passwords as a temporary workaround, but this is not recommended as it may not provide the same level of security. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to view passwords stored in plaintext in the Jenkins Convertigo Mobile Platform Plugin job configuration files. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and potentially compromise the security of the Jenkins environment.
Users of Jenkins Convertigo Mobile Platform Plugin version 1.1 and earlier are affected by this vulnerability. It is recommended for all users of the affected versions to upgrade to version 1.2 or later to mitigate the risk.
At the time of this advisory, there are no known exploits for this vulnerability. However, it is important to apply the recommended fixes to prevent any potential unauthorized access to passwords.
While a workaround is available by manually encrypting the passwords in the job configuration files, it is not recommended as it may not provide the same level of security as the fixed version of the plugin. Upgrading to version 1.2 or later is the recommended solution.
For more information about this vulnerability, you can refer to the official GitHub advisory: https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2022/06/GHSA-c8mf-mc3f-2wvc/GHSA-c8mf-mc3f-2wvc.json
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