CVE-2019-10296 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Jenkins Serena SRA Deploy Plugin insecurely stores credentials, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Understanding CVE-2019-10296

The vulnerability in the Jenkins Serena SRA Deploy Plugin exposes credentials stored in the global configuration file, potentially compromising security.

What is CVE-2019-10296?

The SRA Deploy Plugin of Jenkins Serena insecurely saves credentials in its global configuration file on the Jenkins master, accessible to users with permission to the master file system.

The Impact of CVE-2019-10296

Unauthorized users can view sensitive credentials stored in the global configuration file.
Potential security breaches and unauthorized access to critical information.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10296

The technical aspects of the vulnerability in the Jenkins Serena SRA Deploy Plugin.

Vulnerability Description

Jenkins Serena SRA Deploy Plugin stores credentials unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins master, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Jenkins Serena SRA Deploy Plugin
Vendor: Jenkins project
Versions: All versions as of 2019-04-03

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with access to the Jenkins master file system can exploit the vulnerability to view stored credentials.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2019-10296.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the Jenkins Serena SRA Deploy Plugin to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.
Restrict access to the Jenkins master file system to authorized personnel only.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement encryption mechanisms for storing sensitive credentials.
Regularly review and audit access controls and permissions within the Jenkins environment.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and updates from Jenkins project.
Apply patches and updates promptly to ensure the security of the Jenkins environment.