Vulnerability Description
An exposure of sensitive information vulnerability exists in Jenkins Email Extension Plugin 2.61 and older in src/main/resources/hudson/plugins/emailext/ExtendedEmailPublisher/global.groovy and ExtendedEmailPublisherDescriptor.java that allows attackers with control of a Jenkins administrator's web browser (e.g. malicious extension) to retrieve the configured SMTP password.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | Email Extension | <= 2.61 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-04-16/Vendor Advisory
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-04-16/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-1000176?
CVE-2018-1000176 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An exposure of sensitive information vulnerability exists in Jenkins Email Extension Plugin 2.61 and older in src/main/resources/hudson/plugins/emailext/ExtendedEmailPublisher/global.groovy and Extend...
How severe is CVE-2018-1000176?
CVE-2018-1000176 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1000176?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jenkins Email Extension.