CVE-2020-2143 Credentials transmitted in plain text by Jenkins Logstash Plugin
Attackers can view Logstash credentials in plain text via the Jenkins configuration form, exposing sensitive authentication data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-2143?
CVE-2020-2143 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Logstash Plugin, published on 9 Mar 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Jenkins Logstash Plugin 2.3.1 and earlier transmits configured credentials in plain text as part of its global Jenkins configuration form, potentially resulting in their exposure.
Weakness: CWE-319
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-2143?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.jenkins-ci.plugins:logstash. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:logstash Maven | All versions | 2.3.2 |
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:logstash Maven | All versions | 2.3.2 |
Products include Jenkins Logstash.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2143?
Upgrade org.jenkins-ci.plugins:logstash to 2.3.2 or later.
Is CVE-2020-2143 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-2143 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5pg8-f89x-wjcx.