high8.8
CVE-2019-16544
Jenkins QMetry for JIRA Plugin stored credentials in plain text
Impact
Jenkins QMetry for JIRA - Test Management Plugin stored credentials unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins controller as part of its post-build step configuration. This credential could be viewed by users with Extended Read permission or access to the Jenkins controller file system. QMetry for JIRA - Test Management Plugin now stores these credentials encrypted once the job configuration is saved again.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| maven | org.jenkins-ci.plugins:qmetry-for-jira-test-management | <= 1.12 | 1.13 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qmetry | Jenkins Qmetry For Jira | through 1.12 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/11/21/1
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-11-21/#SECURITY-727%20%281%29
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-8mjp-8c2x-3g7w
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16544
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-11-21/#SECURITY-727%20(1)