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Jenkins vRealize Automation Plugin stores sensitive VMware credentials insecurely

CVE-2019-1003068 · published 7 years ago
Summary

The Jenkins VMware vRealize Automation Plugin stores VMware credentials in plain text, making them accessible to unauthorized users with access to the Jenkins master server file system or those with Extended Read permission. This could allow an attacker to access sensitive information and potentially take control of VMware resources. To fix, update the plugin to a version that encrypts credentials or use a secure storage solution for sensitive data.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
maven inkysea com.inkysea.vmware.vra:vmware-vrealize-automation-plugin <= 1.2.3
– jenkins vmware_vrealize_automation All versions
cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:vmware_vrealize_automation:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*
Original advisory text
Jenkins VMware vRealize Automation Plugin 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 ...
Jenkins VMware vRealize Automation Plugin 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.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
8.8 High
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-311Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Timeline
Published4 Apr 2019
Updated2 Nov 2026
First seen6 Mar 2026
Sources
GHSA-7h99-vjmf-5pg8 · GHSA
CVE-2019-1003068 · NVD
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