CVE-2018-1000420 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-1000420, an improper authorization vulnerability in Jenkins Mesos Plugin 0.17.1 and earlier versions allowing attackers to access stored credentials in Jenkins. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures here.
The Jenkins Mesos Plugin version 0.17.1 and earlier contain a vulnerability in MesosCloud.java that allows attackers with Overall/Read access to obtain credentials IDs stored in Jenkins.
Understanding CVE-2018-1000420
This CVE identifies an improper authorization vulnerability in Jenkins Mesos Plugin.
What is CVE-2018-1000420?
An improper authorization vulnerability in Jenkins Mesos Plugin 0.17.1 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read access to obtain credentials IDs for credentials stored in Jenkins.
The Impact of CVE-2018-1000420
Attackers with specific access can potentially access sensitive credential information stored in Jenkins.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1000420
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability exists in MesosCloud.java in Jenkins Mesos Plugin 0.17.1 and earlier versions.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Jenkins Mesos Plugin
- Vendor: N/A
- Versions affected: 0.17.1 and earlier
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers with Overall/Read access can exploit the vulnerability to retrieve credential IDs from Jenkins.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent exploitation of the vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade Jenkins Mesos Plugin to a non-vulnerable version.
- Restrict access rights to minimize the impact of unauthorized access.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and update access controls in Jenkins.
- Monitor and audit access to sensitive information.
Patching and Updates
Apply security patches and updates provided by Jenkins to address the vulnerability.