CVE-2022-34804 in OpsGenie Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 06/30/2022
Jenkins OpsGenie Plugin 1.9 and earlier transmits API keys in plain text as part of the global Jenkins configuration form and job configuration forms, potentially resulting in their exposure.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/17/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-34804 affects the Jenkins OpsGenie Plugin version 1.9 and earlier, presenting a critical security risk through improper handling of sensitive authentication credentials. This flaw resides in the plugin's configuration mechanisms where API keys are transmitted and stored in plaintext format rather than being properly encrypted or obfuscated. The vulnerability manifests within Jenkins' global configuration interface and individual job configuration forms, creating multiple attack vectors for potential exploitation.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the plugin's failure to implement proper credential security measures during the configuration process. When administrators configure the OpsGenie plugin within Jenkins, the API key is serialized and transmitted as plain text across network boundaries without any encryption or obfuscation mechanisms. This design flaw directly violates established security principles for credential handling and exposes sensitive authentication information to unauthorized parties who may intercept network traffic or gain access to configuration files.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple credential exposure, as it creates opportunities for attackers to escalate privileges and compromise the entire Jenkins infrastructure. An attacker who intercepts network traffic or gains access to Jenkins configuration files can immediately obtain valid API keys for OpsGenie services, potentially enabling them to send notifications, modify alert configurations, or even delete critical monitoring data. This exposure undermines the security posture of organizations relying on Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment processes, particularly those with integrated monitoring and alerting systems.
From a cybersecurity framework perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-312 (Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information) and CWE-522 (Insufficiently Protected Credentials) categories, representing fundamental flaws in credential management practices. The issue also maps to ATT&CK technique T1552.001 (Credentials In Files) and T1071.004 (Application Layer Protocol: DNS), as attackers can harvest credentials from configuration files or intercept them during network transmission. Organizations using this plugin face significant risk of unauthorized access to their monitoring systems, potentially leading to service disruption, data loss, or bypass of security controls.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate action including upgrading to Jenkins OpsGenie Plugin version 1.10 or later where the plaintext transmission issue has been resolved. Administrators should also implement network segmentation and encryption measures to protect configuration data transmission, while conducting thorough audits of all Jenkins plugin configurations to identify and remediate similar credential exposure issues. Additionally, organizations should establish mandatory credential rotation procedures and implement monitoring solutions to detect unauthorized access attempts to Jenkins configuration systems. The remediation process must include comprehensive testing to ensure that upgraded configurations maintain proper functionality while eliminating the plaintext credential transmission vulnerability.