CVE-2018-1000608 Jenkins z/OS Connector Plugin allows local attacker to retrieve configured password

High 7.2 Published Updated

An attacker with local access or browser control can retrieve the configured password from the Jenkins z/OS Connector Plugin.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2018-1000608?

CVE-2018-1000608 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jun 2018. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A exposure of sensitive information vulnerability exists in Jenkins z/OS Connector Plugin 1.2.6.1 and earlier in SCLMSCM.java that allows an attacker with local file system access or control of a Jenkins administrator's web browser (e.g. malicious extension) to retrieve the configured password.

Weakness: CWE-522

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1000608?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.jenkins-ci.plugins:zos-connector. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:zos-connector MavenAll versions2.0.0
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:zos-connector MavenAll versions2.0.0

Products include Jenkins Z\/Os Connector.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000608?

Upgrade org.jenkins-ci.plugins:zos-connector to 2.0.0 or later.

Is CVE-2018-1000608 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1000608 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5fq9-x9f4-x2r2.

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