CVE-2019-10430: Jenkins NeuVector Vulnerability Scanner Plugin stored credentials in plain text
5.5
CVSS Score
3.1
Basic Information
CVE ID
GHSA ID
EPSS Score
0.07529%
CWE
Published
5/24/2022
Updated
1/30/2024
KEV Status
No
Technology
Java
Technical Details
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
| Package Name | Ecosystem | Vulnerable Versions | First Patched Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| io.jenkins.plugins:neuvector-vulnerability-scanner | maven | <= 1.5 | 1.6 |
Vulnerability Intelligence
Miggo AI
Root Cause Analysis
The vulnerability stems from unencrypted credential storage in the plugin's global configuration. Analysis focuses on configuration handling mechanisms:
- The DescriptorImpl.configure method is the standard Jenkins extension point for persisting global configuration, making it the logical location for plaintext storage
- The getCredentials method would be called during XML serialization to provide credential values for storage
- Advisory explicitly mentions the NeuVectorBuilder.xml file format changed from plaintext to encrypted credentials
- Typical Jenkins credential handling patterns require explicit encryption via Credentials API, which was missing here Confidence is medium due to inferred implementation patterns without seeing actual patch code, but grounded in Jenkins plugin architecture specifics and advisory details