CVE-2020-2153 Credentials transmitted in plain text by Backlog Plugin
Attackers can view Jenkins Backlog Plugin credentials in plain text via job configuration forms, leading to potential credential exposure.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-2153?
CVE-2020-2153 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Backlog Plugin, published on 9 Mar 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Jenkins Backlog Plugin 2.4 and earlier transmits configured credentials in plain text as part of job configuration forms, potentially resulting in their exposure.
Weakness: CWE-319
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-2153?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.jenkins-ci.plugins:backlog. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:backlog Maven | All versions | 2.5 |
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:backlog Maven | All versions | 2.5 |
Products include Jenkins Backlog.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2153?
Upgrade org.jenkins-ci.plugins:backlog to 2.5 or later.
Is CVE-2020-2153 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-2153 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p68c-xg89-2g5r.