Secret displayed without masking by Chef Identity Plugin
Chef Identity Plugin stores the user.pem key in its global configuration file io.chef.jenkins.ChefIdentityBuildWrapper.xml on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration.
While this key is stored encrypted on disk, in Chef Identity Plugin 2.0.3 and earlier the global configuration form does not mask the user.pem key form field, increasing the potential for attackers to observe and capture it.
Affected software
Click a technology to see all vulnerabilities affecting it.
| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.jenkins-ci.plugins:chef-identity | <= 2.0.3 | no fix |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-200, CWE-668- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:chef-identity- Disclosed
- 26.07.2023
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 11:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-5jc5-m87x-88fj - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:chef-identity
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Java / Kotlin (Maven)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
This is the only known vulnerability of this package.
Know which vulnerabilities affect your application
With the DockRay integration and software inventory enabled, DockRay checks reported component versions against known vulnerabilities and notifies you about confirmed matches. Coverage depends on the supported technology and available advisory data.