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6.5

Jenkins Skype Notifier Plugin Stores Password Unencrypted on Jenkins Controller

CVE-2022-34805 · published 4 years ago
Summary

A security issue exists in Jenkins Skype Notifier Plugin versions 1.1.0 and earlier. This plugin stores a password in plain text, allowing anyone with access to the Jenkins controller to see it. To fix this, update the plugin to a version that encrypts the password.

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 jenkins-ci org.jenkins-ci.plugins:skype-notifier <= 1.1.0
– jenkins skype_notifier <= 1.1.0
cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:skype_notifier:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*
Original advisory text
Jenkins Skype notifier Plugin 1.1.0 and earlier stores a password unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins controller where it can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins c...
Jenkins Skype notifier Plugin 1.1.0 and earlier stores a password unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins controller where it can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller 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
6.5 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-256Plaintext Storage of a Password
CWE-522Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Timeline
Published30 Jun 2022
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen6 Mar 2026
Sources
GHSA-gvmr-mp5q-9wvw · GHSA
CVE-2022-34805 · NVD
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