CVE-2018-1999027 Jenkins SaltStack Plugin allows attackers to capture credentials with a known credentials ID stored in Jenkins
Attackers can capture stored credentials from Jenkins by exploiting an information exposure vulnerability in the SaltStack Plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2018-1999027?
CVE-2018-1999027 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An exposure of sensitive information vulnerability exists in Jenkins SaltStack Plugin 3.1.6 and earlier in SaltAPIBuilder.java, SaltAPIStep.java that allows attackers to capture credentials with a known credentials ID stored in Jenkins.
Weakness: CWE-352
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1999027?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.jenkins-ci.plugins:saltstack. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:saltstack Maven | All versions | 3.1.7 |
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:saltstack Maven | All versions | 3.1.7 |
Products include Jenkins Saltstack.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1999027?
Upgrade org.jenkins-ci.plugins:saltstack to 3.1.7 or later.
Is CVE-2018-1999027 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1999027 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cqp4-cv7h-7jp5.