CVE-2019-1003063 : Security Advisory and Response

The Jenkins Amazon SNS Build Notifier Plugin has a vulnerability that exposes unencrypted credentials in its global configuration file, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Understanding CVE-2019-1003063

This CVE identifies a security issue in the Jenkins Amazon SNS Build Notifier Plugin that could lead to the exposure of credentials stored without encryption.

What is CVE-2019-1003063?

The Jenkins Amazon SNS Build Notifier Plugin stores credentials without encryption in its global configuration file on the Jenkins master, making them visible to users with access to the master file system.

The Impact of CVE-2019-1003063

The vulnerability could allow malicious actors or unauthorized users to access sensitive credentials, leading to potential security breaches and unauthorized actions within the Jenkins environment.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-1003063

This section provides more detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The Jenkins Amazon SNS Build Notifier Plugin saves credentials without encryption in its global configuration file on the Jenkins master, exposing them to users with access to the file system.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Jenkins Amazon SNS Build Notifier Plugin
Vendor: Jenkins project
Affected Versions: All versions as of 2019-04-03

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized users with access to the Jenkins master file system can exploit this vulnerability to view sensitive credentials stored in plaintext.

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent the exploitation of this vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the Jenkins Amazon SNS Build Notifier Plugin to the latest secure version.
Implement encryption mechanisms for storing credentials in Jenkins configurations.
Restrict access to the Jenkins master file system to authorized personnel only.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update security configurations in Jenkins plugins.
Conduct security training for personnel to raise awareness of best practices in credential management.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and updates from Jenkins to promptly apply patches and fixes to vulnerable plugins.