CVE-2024-39459: plain credentials — Fix

Description

In rare cases Jenkins Plain Credentials Plugin 182.v468b_97b_9dcb_8 and earlier stores secret file credentials unencrypted (only Base64 encoded) on the Jenkins controller file system, where they can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system (global credentials) or with Item/Extended Read permission (folder-scoped credentials).

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-922 CWE-922

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
jenkins	plain_credentials	< 182.v468b_97b_9dcb_8

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2024-06-26/#SECURITY-2495 https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2024-06-26/#SECURITY-2495

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/26/2 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/26/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39459? +

In rare cases Jenkins Plain Credentials Plugin 182.v468b_97b_9dcb_8 and earlier stores secret file credentials unencrypted (only Base64 encoded) on the Jenkins controller file system, where they can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system (global credentials) or with Item/Extended Read permission (folder-scoped credentials). It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-39459? +

CVE-2024-39459 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-39459? +

CVE-2024-39459 affects products from jenkins, specifically: plain_credentials. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-39459? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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