CVE-2022-38663: Medium severity jenkins Git Jenkins vulnerability

Published Aug 23, 2022
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Updated

Jenkins Git Plugin 4.11.4 and earlier does not properly mask (i.e., replace with asterisks) credentials in the build log provided by the Git Username and Password (gitUsernamePassword) credentials binding.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins:git<4.11.5
4.11.5
jenkins Git Jenkins<=4.11.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins:git to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.11.5

Event History

Aug 23, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:45 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 24, 2022
Advisory Published
12:00 AM
Nov 10, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:02 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38663?

CVE-2022-38663 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive credentials in build logs.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-38663?

To fix CVE-2022-38663, update the Jenkins Git Plugin to version 4.11.5 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2022-38663?

CVE-2022-38663 affects Jenkins Git Plugin versions 4.11.4 and earlier.

4

What impact does CVE-2022-38663 have on security?

CVE-2022-38663 can lead to credential exposure, posing a risk of unauthorized access to repositories.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-38663 if I can't upgrade?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2022-38663, and upgrading to the latest version is the recommended action.

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