CVE-2022-20621
Access key stored in plain text by Jenkins Metrics Plugin
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS 3.1
EPSS 0.02%
Description
Jenkins Metrics Plugin 4.0.2.8 and earlier stores an access key unencrypted in its global configuration file `jenkins.metrics.api.MetricsAccessKey.xml` on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration. This access key can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system. Jenkins Metrics Plugin 4.0.2.8.1 stores access key encrypted once its configuration is saved again. Additionally, the token value is only displayed once when it is generated.
How to fix CVE-2022-20621
To remediate CVE-2022-20621, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- —upgrade to 4.0.2.8.1 or later
Is CVE-2022-20621 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 0.0%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (1)
- >= 4.0.2.8, < 4.0.2.8.1
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM5.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |