[org.jenkins-ci.plugins:couchdb-statistics] Password stored in plain text by Jenkins couchdb-statistics Plugin

couchdb-statistics Plugin 0.3 and earlier stores its server password unencrypted in its global configuration file org.jenkinsci.plugins.couchstats.CouchStatsConfig.xml on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration.

This password can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.

couchdb-statistics Plugin 0.4 stores its server password encrypted once its configuration is saved again.

References

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2291
• https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-10-08/#SECURITY-2065
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/10/08/5
• https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-jrjr-7rf4-3wqh