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CVE-2018-1000601: A arbitrary file read vulnerability exists in Jenkins SSH Credentials Plugin 1.13 and earlier in BasicSSHUs...

A arbitrary file read vulnerability exists in Jenkins SSH Credentials Plugin 1.13 and earlier in BasicSSHUserPrivateKey.java that allows attackers with a Jenkins account and the permission to configure credential bindings to read arbitrary files from the Jenkins master file system.

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Plain-English summary

This Jenkins plugin flaw can let a signed-in user with credential-binding configuration rights read files from the Jenkins master/controller file system. That can expose build secrets, credentials, configuration, or source-related data stored on the server.

Executive priority

Treat as high priority where Jenkins is shared or delegated to many users. The main business risk is exposure of server-side secrets that could enable wider compromise of build, deployment, or production systems.

Technical view

CVE-2018-1000601 affects Jenkins SSH Credentials Plugin 1.13 and earlier. The issue is in BasicSSHUserPrivateKey.java and allows arbitrary file reads from the Jenkins master file system by users with a Jenkins account and permission to configure credential bindings.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to Jenkins instances running SSH Credentials Plugin 1.13 or earlier where non-admin users can configure credential bindings. Risk is higher if Jenkins stores secrets, deployment keys, or sensitive job configuration on the controller.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not state active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked KEV. Exploitation requires an authenticated Jenkins account plus permission to configure credential bindings, not just external network access.

Researcher notes

The source bundle gives no CVSS vector, CWE, detailed patch text, or exploit evidence. Analysis should stay anchored to the authenticated arbitrary file-read condition and verify exposure through plugin version and Jenkins permission review.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify Jenkins instances using SSH Credentials Plugin 1.13 or earlier.
  • Review Jenkins advisory SECURITY-440 and vendor guidance for the fixed plugin version.
  • Upgrade the SSH Credentials Plugin through Jenkins plugin management.
  • Restrict credential-binding configuration rights to trusted administrators.
  • Review controller file permissions and stored secrets for unnecessary exposure.

Validation and detection

  • Check installed SSH Credentials Plugin versions across Jenkins controllers.
  • Audit who can configure credential bindings or equivalent job credentials settings.
  • Review Jenkins access logs for suspicious credential-binding configuration activity.
  • Inspect credential and job configuration history for unexpected file path references.
  • Confirm plugin upgrade completion in Jenkins plugin inventory.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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No
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