Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Jenkins AppSpider Plugin 1.0.12 and earlier can leave an AppSpider password stored in clear text on the Jenkins controller. This matters if someone can access the controller file system: they may be able to read the password and reuse it outside Jenkins.
Executive priority
Treat as a credential exposure issue, not a broad remote compromise. Prioritize environments where Jenkins controller file access is shared, weakly controlled, or reachable by build users.
Technical view
The reported issue is insecure credential storage in Jenkins AppSpider Plugin global configuration. The source states the password is stored unencrypted on the Jenkins controller and is visible to users with controller file system access. No CVSS, CWE, or patch details are provided in the bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Jenkins environments using AppSpider Plugin 1.0.12 or earlier, especially where multiple users, jobs, agents, or administrators can access the Jenkins controller file system.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not report active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked KEV. Exploitation requires access to the Jenkins controller file system, so the main risk is credential disclosure after local or administrative access.
Researcher notes
Evidence is narrow but consistent: affected plugin versions store a password unencrypted in global configuration. The bundle does not include CVSS, CWE, fixed-version, or exploitation evidence, so remediation should be anchored to Jenkins advisory guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Identify Jenkins controllers using AppSpider Plugin 1.0.12 or earlier.
- Review Jenkins advisory and plugin vendor guidance for supported remediation.
- Restrict Jenkins controller file system access to trusted administrators only.
- Rotate the exposed AppSpider password after remediation or plugin removal.
- Remove the plugin or stored credential if it is no longer required.
Validation and detection
- Inventory installed Jenkins AppSpider Plugin versions across controllers.
- Check whether any controller is running version 1.0.12 or earlier.
- Review who can access the Jenkins controller file system.
- Confirm AppSpider credentials have been rotated after remediation.
- Verify current Jenkins advisory guidance has been applied.
Public sources used
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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://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-11-04/#SECURITY-2058CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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