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CVE-2018-1000608: A exposure of sensitive information vulnerability exists in Jenkins z/OS Connector Plugin 1.2.6.1 and earli...

A exposure of sensitive information vulnerability exists in Jenkins z/OS Connector Plugin 1.2.6.1 and earlier in SCLMSCM.java that allows an attacker with local file system access or control of a Jenkins administrator's web browser (e.g. malicious extension) to retrieve the configured password.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2018-1000608 is a Jenkins z/OS Connector Plugin issue that could expose a configured password. The known attack path requires local filesystem access to Jenkins or control of a Jenkins administrator's browser, such as through a malicious extension. Business risk is credential disclosure, not direct remote takeover based on the provided sources.

Executive priority

Prioritize this where Jenkins connects to sensitive z/OS systems or stores privileged credentials. If the plugin is absent, there is no indicated exposure. If present, treat as a credential-protection issue requiring inventory, vendor-guided remediation, and possible rotation.

Technical view

The source bundle identifies sensitive information exposure in SCLMSCM.java affecting Jenkins z/OS Connector Plugin 1.2.6.1 and earlier. An attacker with local filesystem access or control of an administrator's web browser may retrieve the configured password. CVSS, CWE, and fixed-version details are not provided in the bundle.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to Jenkins environments using z/OS Connector Plugin 1.2.6.1 or earlier. The bundle's affected metadata is incomplete, but the description and Jenkins advisory reference identify the plugin and version boundary.

Exploitation context

No active exploitation is reported in the provided sources, and the CVE is not marked KEV. Exploitation appears to require a prior foothold or adjacent compromise: local filesystem access or control of an administrator's browser.

Researcher notes

Evidence is narrow but clear on the vulnerable component, version range, and access prerequisites. The bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, exploit status, or fixed-release details, so remediation should be tied to Jenkins advisory guidance rather than assumed.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory Jenkins instances for z/OS Connector Plugin 1.2.6.1 or earlier.
  • Check the Jenkins advisory and plugin guidance for fixed versions or removal steps.
  • Restrict local filesystem access to Jenkins hosts and configuration data.
  • Harden administrator browsers, including extension controls and endpoint protections.
  • Rotate any configured password after remediation if exposure is plausible.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether the z/OS Connector Plugin is installed on each Jenkins controller.
  • Record installed plugin versions and flag 1.2.6.1 or earlier.
  • Review who has local filesystem access to Jenkins hosts.
  • Assess administrator browser extension exposure and endpoint compromise indicators.
  • Verify credential rotation occurred after any affected configuration was remediated.
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