Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This Jenkins plugin could expose the password saved in its configuration. An attacker who already has Item/ExtendedRead permission or access to files on the Jenkins master could retrieve that password. The main business risk is credential compromise tied to Anchore scanning integrations, not broad unauthenticated takeover.
Executive priority
Treat this as a credential exposure issue for Jenkins environments using Anchore scanning. Prioritize remediation where Jenkins has broad read permissions, shared administration, or credentials with access beyond scanning workflows.
Technical view
CVE-2018-1999033 affects Jenkins Anchore Container Image Scanner Plugin 10.16 and earlier. The issue is in AnchoreBuilder.java and involves sensitive information exposure of the plugin configuration password to users with Item/ExtendedRead permission or Jenkins master filesystem access.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Jenkins environments using the Anchore Container Image Scanner Plugin 10.16 or earlier with saved plugin credentials. Risk increases where many users have Item/ExtendedRead or where Jenkins master filesystem access is broadly available.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not indicate active exploitation, public exploitation, KEV listing, CVSS, or unauthenticated access. Exploitation requires existing Jenkins read-level permission or filesystem access to the Jenkins master.
Researcher notes
The provided sources identify the vulnerable component and access prerequisites, but do not include CVSS, CWE, exploit evidence, or a named fixed version. Avoid assuming broader Jenkins compromise without confirming the exposed credential’s privileges.
Mitigation direction
- Check Jenkins advisory and plugin vendor guidance for the corrected version.
- Upgrade the Anchore Container Image Scanner Plugin if vendor guidance provides a fixed release.
- Rotate any Anchore password stored in the vulnerable plugin configuration.
- Restrict Item/ExtendedRead permission to users who need it.
- Limit Jenkins master filesystem access to trusted administrators only.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Jenkins instances using the Anchore Container Image Scanner Plugin.
- Confirm whether installed plugin versions are 10.16 or earlier.
- Review who has Item/ExtendedRead permission on affected Jenkins jobs.
- Review administrative and filesystem access paths to the Jenkins master.
- After remediation, verify stored credentials were rotated.
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/2018-07-30/#SECURITY-1039CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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