CVE-2020-2177: Medium severity jenkins vulnerability

Published Apr 16, 2020
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Updated

Copr Plugin 0.3 and earlier stores credentials unencrypted in job config.xml files as part of its configuration. These credentials can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission or access to the Jenkins controller file system.

Copr Plugin 0.6.1 stores these credentials encrypted. This change is effective once the job configuration is saved the next time.

Other sources

Jenkins Copr Plugin 0.3 and earlier stores credentials unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins master where they can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission, or access to the master file system.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.fedoraproject.jenkins.plugins:copr<=0.3
0.6.1
Jenkins Copr Jenkins<=0.3

Event History

Apr 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:35 PM
Description
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
05:15 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-2177?

CVE-2020-2177 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-2177?

To fix CVE-2020-2177, upgrade the Copr Plugin to version 0.6.1 or later to ensure credentials are stored securely.

3

What are the risks associated with CVE-2020-2177?

The risks associated with CVE-2020-2177 include unauthorized users gaining access to unencrypted credentials stored in Jenkins job configurations.

4

Which versions of the Copr Plugin are affected by CVE-2020-2177?

CVE-2020-2177 affects Copr Plugin versions 0.3 and earlier.

5

Can I still use Copr Plugin 0.3 securely after knowing about CVE-2020-2177?

Using Copr Plugin 0.3 is not secure, and it is recommended to upgrade to at least version 0.6.1.

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