CVE-2022-34803: Plaintext Storage of a Password in Jenkins OpsGenie Plugin
Summary
CVE-2022-34803: Jenkins OpsGenie Plugin Plaintext Storage of a Password vulnerability. Affects org.jenkins-ci.plugins:opsgenie versions < 1.9. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Jenkins OpsGenie Plugin is a Maven package that integrates Jenkins with OpsGenie, a popular incident management and alerting tool. This plugin allows users to send notifications to OpsGenie when certain events occur in Jenkins. It is widely used in software development and CI/CD pipelines to streamline incident response and improve collaboration between teams. However, the plugin has a vulnerability that exposes API keys in plaintext, making them accessible to unauthorized users with certain permissions.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in Jenkins OpsGenie Plugin (version 1.9 and earlier) lies in the insecure storage of API keys. These keys are stored unencrypted in the global configuration file and job config.xml files on the Jenkins controller. This means that users with Extended Read permission or access to the Jenkins controller file system can view these API keys. The exposure of API keys can lead to unauthorized access to OpsGenie accounts and potentially compromise incident management processes. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating a moderate severity level.
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 API keys before storing them in the global configuration file and job config.xml files. This can be done using encryption libraries or tools provided by the programming language or framework used in the Jenkins pipeline. However, this workaround is not recommended as it adds complexity and may introduce other security risks. It is best to upgrade to the patched version of the plugin.
Conclusion
The Jenkins OpsGenie Plugin has a vulnerability that exposes API keys in plaintext, making them accessible to unauthorized users. This can lead to unauthorized access to OpsGenie accounts and compromise incident management processes. To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of the plugin (1.10 or later). Users can also use the Vulert Playground to check if their Jenkins installation is affected by this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to view API keys, which can lead to unauthorized access to OpsGenie accounts and compromise incident management processes.
Users of Jenkins OpsGenie Plugin versions 1.9 and 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 open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, the developers have released a patched version of the Jenkins OpsGenie Plugin (version 1.10 and later) that addresses this vulnerability. It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version.
There are no known exploits for this vulnerability at the moment. However, it is crucial to address this issue promptly to prevent any potential unauthorized access to OpsGenie accounts.
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