CVE-2023-40340: Jenkins NodeJS Plugin improper credential masking vulnerability

org.jenkins-ci.plugins:nodejs Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

16/08/2023

Disclosed on

CVE-2023-40340

CVE

Yes i

Fix available

Moderate

Severity

4.3

CVSS Score

CVE-2023-40340: Jenkins NodeJS Plugin improper credential masking vulnerability. Affects org.jenkins-ci.plugins:nodejs versions < 1.6.1. Fixed in 1.6.1. How to fix ↓

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Background

The Jenkins NodeJS Plugin is a plugin for the Jenkins automation server that allows users to execute Node.js scripts as part of their build process. It integrates with the Config File Provider Plugin to specify custom NPM settings, including credentials for authentication, in a Npm config file.

Vulnerability Detail

The NodeJS Plugin version 1.6.0 and earlier has an improper credential masking vulnerability. When using the plugin in a Pipeline build, credentials specified in the Npm config file are not properly masked in the build logs. This means that sensitive information, such as authentication credentials, can be exposed to users with access to the build logs. However, NodeJS Plugin version 1.6.0.1 has fixed this issue by correctly masking the credentials in the build logs.

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

1.6.1

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Conclusion

The Jenkins NodeJS Plugin version 1.6.0 and earlier has an improper credential masking vulnerability that can expose sensitive information in the build logs. Users should upgrade to version 1.6.0.1 or later to fix this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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