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CVE-2018-1000425

7.8 · HIGH

An insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability exists in Jenkins SonarQube Scanner Plugin 2.8 and earlier in SonarInstallation.java that allows attackers with local file system access to obt…

Published Jan 9, 2019CWE-522EPSS 0.34%

Overview

CVE-2018-1000425 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 9, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

An insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability exists in Jenkins SonarQube Scanner Plugin 2.8 and earlier in SonarInstallation.java that allows attackers with local file system access to obtain the credentials used to connect to SonarQube.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1000425?

CVE-2018-1000425 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 9, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-1000425?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-1000425?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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