CVE-2019-10407 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2019-10407, a vulnerability in Jenkins Project Inheritance Plugin version 2.0.0 and earlier that exposed sensitive environment variables. Find mitigation steps and best practices for prevention.
The Jenkins Project Inheritance Plugin version 2.0.0 and earlier had a vulnerability that exposed sensitive environment variables without proper masking.
Understanding CVE-2019-10407
This CVE relates to a security issue in the Jenkins Project Inheritance Plugin that could lead to the exposure of confidential information.
What is CVE-2019-10407?
The Jenkins Project Inheritance Plugin version 2.0.0 and previous versions displayed a list of environment variables passed to a build without obscuring sensitive variables contributed by the Mask Passwords Plugin.
The Impact of CVE-2019-10407
The vulnerability allowed unauthorized users to view confidential information, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-10407
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The Jenkins Project Inheritance Plugin 2.0.0 and earlier failed to mask confidential environment variables, exposing them to unauthorized users.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Jenkins Project Inheritance Plugin
- Vendor: Jenkins project
- Versions Affected: 2.0.0 and earlier
Exploitation Mechanism
Unauthorized users could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the Jenkins environment variables display feature to view sensitive information.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address and prevent the CVE-2019-10407 vulnerability, follow these steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade the Jenkins Project Inheritance Plugin to a secure version that addresses the vulnerability.
- Review and update the configuration to ensure sensitive variables are properly masked.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and audit Jenkins configurations for security vulnerabilities.
- Educate users on best practices for handling sensitive information within Jenkins.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security advisories from Jenkins and promptly apply patches and updates to mitigate known vulnerabilities.