CVE-2022-34202: User passwords stored in plain text by Jenkins EasyQA Plugin
Summary
CVE-2022-34202: User passwords stored in plain text by Jenkins EasyQA Plugin. Affects com.geteasyqa:easyqa versions < 1.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Jenkins EasyQA Plugin is a Maven package (com.geteasyqa:easyqa) that integrates the EasyQA platform with Jenkins. It allows users to manage and execute EasyQA test cases directly from Jenkins. The plugin is designed to streamline the testing process and improve collaboration between development and QA teams. However, the plugin has a vulnerability that exposes user passwords stored in plain text in its global configuration file, EasyQAPluginProperties.xml, on the Jenkins controller. This configuration file is an integral part of the plugin's setup and contains sensitive information that can be accessed by users with file system access to the Jenkins controller.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the EasyQA Plugin arises from the insecure storage of user passwords in plain text. This means that anyone with access to the Jenkins controller file system can view these passwords. As a result, unauthorized individuals or malicious actors could potentially gain access to user accounts and sensitive information. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 3.3, indicating a low severity level. The CWE-256 category is associated with this vulnerability.
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 stored in the EasyQAPluginProperties.xml file. This can be done by using a secure encryption algorithm and updating the file with the encrypted passwords. However, this workaround is not recommended as it requires manual intervention and may introduce additional security risks if not implemented correctly.
Conclusion
The EasyQA Plugin for Jenkins has a vulnerability that exposes user passwords stored in plain text. This can lead to unauthorized access to user accounts and potential exposure of sensitive information. To mitigate this risk, it is recommended to update the plugin to version 1.1 or later, which properly encrypts user passwords. Users should also restrict file system access to the Jenkins controller to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive configuration files. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The vulnerability allows unauthorized individuals to view user passwords stored in plain text. This can lead to unauthorized access to user accounts and potentially expose sensitive information.
You can use the Vulert Playground (https://vulert.com/scanner) to check if your Jenkins instance is affected by this vulnerability. Simply enter your pom.xml file and the playground will analyze it for any open-source vulnerabilities, including this one.
Yes, an updated version of the EasyQA Plugin (1.1 or later) addresses this vulnerability by properly encrypting user passwords. It is recommended to update to the latest version to mitigate the risk.
Yes, as a temporary workaround, you can manually encrypt the passwords stored in the EasyQAPluginProperties.xml file. However, this workaround is not recommended as it requires manual intervention and may introduce additional security risks if not implemented correctly.
The CVSS score of this vulnerability is 3.3, indicating a low severity level.
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