CVE-2019-10295 : What You Need to Know

Jenkins crittercism-dsym Plugin stores credentials unencrypted in job config.xml files, potentially exposing them to unauthorized users.

Understanding CVE-2019-10295

The vulnerability in the Jenkins crittercism-dsym Plugin allows sensitive credentials to be viewed by unauthorized users, posing a security risk.

What is CVE-2019-10295?

The Jenkins crittercism-dsym 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-2019-10295

The exposure of unencrypted credentials in the plugin's configuration files can lead to unauthorized access and compromise of sensitive information.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10295

The technical aspects of the vulnerability in the Jenkins crittercism-dsym Plugin.

Vulnerability Description

Credentials stored without encryption in job config.xml files on the Jenkins master
Accessible to users with Extended Read permission or file system access

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Jenkins crittercism-dsym Plugin
Vendor: Jenkins project
Versions affected: All versions as of 2019-04-03

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized users with specific permissions or file system access can view stored credentials

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2019-10295 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the Jenkins crittercism-dsym Plugin to the latest secure version
Restrict access to job config.xml files to authorized personnel only

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement encryption for sensitive credentials stored in configuration files
Regularly review and audit access permissions to prevent unauthorized viewing of credentials

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Jenkins project to address the vulnerability