CVE-2019-1003073 : Security Advisory and Response

The Jenkins VS Team Services Continuous Deployment Plugin has a vulnerability that allows credentials to be stored in plain text, potentially exposing them to unauthorized access.

Understanding CVE-2019-1003073

This CVE identifies a security issue in the Jenkins VS Team Services Continuous Deployment Plugin.

What is CVE-2019-1003073?

The plugin stores credentials without encryption in job config.xml files on the Jenkins master, making them accessible to users with specific permissions or file system access.

The Impact of CVE-2019-1003073

The vulnerability exposes sensitive credentials, posing a risk of unauthorized access and potential misuse by malicious actors.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-1003073

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The Jenkins VS Team Services Continuous Deployment Plugin fails to encrypt credentials, storing them in plain text within job config.xml files on the Jenkins master.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Jenkins VS Team Services Continuous Deployment Plugin
Vendor: Jenkins project
Versions: All versions as of 2019-04-03

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized users with Extended Read permission or access to the master file system can easily retrieve stored credentials.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the plugin to the latest secure version.
Restrict access to job config.xml files to authorized personnel only.
Monitor and audit access to sensitive credentials.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement encryption mechanisms for storing credentials.
Regularly review and update security configurations.
Educate users on secure credential management practices.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates to address known vulnerabilities.