Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE concerns Jenkins Configuration as Code Plugin exposing configured passwords in Jenkins log files. The main risk is not remote compromise by itself, but credential disclosure to anyone who can read those logs. Those credentials could then enable broader access depending on what was logged.
Executive priority
Treat this as a credential exposure issue with moderate urgency. Prioritize environments where Jenkins logs are broadly accessible or where configured passwords protect production systems, deployment pipelines, cloud accounts, or source control integrations.
Technical view
Jenkins Configuration as Code Plugin 0.7-alpha and earlier exposed sensitive information in logging paths involving configurator classes. The CVE states attackers with access to Jenkins log files could obtain passwords configured through the plugin. No CVSS, CWE, patch version, or exploitation evidence is provided in the supplied bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to Jenkins environments using Configuration as Code Plugin 0.7-alpha or earlier, where Jenkins logs are accessible to users, administrators, support tooling, log shippers, or backup systems. Risk increases if logged passwords remain valid.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not show active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked KEV. Exploitation requires access to Jenkins log files, so this is primarily a credential exposure and log-access-control issue rather than a standalone unauthenticated attack path.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description and Jenkins advisory reference. The bundle names affected versions as 0.7-alpha and earlier but does not provide CVSS, CWE mapping, fixed version details, or exploitation reports. Avoid assuming broader product impact beyond the named plugin.
Mitigation direction
- Identify Jenkins instances using Configuration as Code Plugin 0.7-alpha or earlier.
- Review Jenkins vendor advisory for fixed versions or official upgrade guidance.
- Restrict access to Jenkins logs and centralized log stores.
- Rotate passwords that may have been configured through the affected plugin.
- Review retention and backup locations that may contain affected logs.
Validation and detection
- Inventory installed Jenkins Configuration as Code Plugin versions.
- Confirm whether affected Jenkins logs contain configured passwords.
- Check who can read Jenkins local and centralized logs.
- Verify exposed credentials have been rotated or disabled.
- Document any remaining affected log retention locations.
Public sources used
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-06-25/#SECURITY-929CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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