CVE-2017-1000245 Jenkins SSH Plugin user passwords for encrypted SSH keys stored in plaintext
The Jenkins SSH Plugin stores user passwords and SSH key passphrases in plaintext, allowing attackers with file access to steal credentials.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-1000245?
CVE-2017-1000245 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Nov 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The SSH Plugin stores credentials which allow jobs to access remote servers via the SSH protocol. User passwords and passphrases for encrypted SSH keys are stored in plaintext in a configuration file.
Weakness: CWE-522
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1000245?
4 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.jenkins-ci.plugins:ssh and org.jvnet.hudson.plugins:ssh. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:ssh Maven | All versions | 2.5 |
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:ssh Maven | All versions | 2.5 |
org.jvnet.hudson.plugins:ssh Maven | All versions to 2.3 | None |
org.jvnet.hudson.plugins:ssh Maven | All versions to 2.3 | None |
Products include Jenkins Ssh.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000245?
Upgrade org.jenkins-ci.plugins:ssh to 2.5 or later.
Is CVE-2017-1000245 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1000245 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5gmf-8gh2-hhfp.