What is CVE-2023-39155?

CVE-2023-39155 is a low-severity security vulnerability in org.jenkins-ci.plugins:chef-identity (maven), affecting versions <= 2.0.3. No fixed version is listed yet.

How severe is CVE-2023-39155?

CVE-2023-39155 has a CVSS score of 3.1 (Low). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Which versions of org.jenkins-ci.plugins:chef-identity are affected by CVE-2023-39155?

org.jenkins-ci.plugins:chef-identity (maven) versions <= 2.0.3 is affected.

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-39155?

No fixed version is listed for CVE-2023-39155 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates and apply mitigations in the interim.

Is CVE-2023-39155 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2023-39155 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

What actually determines whether CVE-2023-39155 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

CVE-2023-39155

Q: How severe is CVE-2023-39155?

CVE-2023-39155 has a CVSS score of 3.1 (Low). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Q: Which versions of org.jenkins-ci.plugins:chef-identity are affected by CVE-2023-39155?

org.jenkins-ci.plugins:chef-identity (maven) versions <= 2.0.3 is affected.

Q: Is there a fix for CVE-2023-39155?

No fixed version is listed for CVE-2023-39155 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates and apply mitigations in the interim.

Q: Is CVE-2023-39155 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2023-39155 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

Q: What actually determines whether CVE-2023-39155 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

Summary

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.

Impact

CVE-2023-39155 has a CVSS score of 3.1 (Low). The vector is network-reachable, no privileges required, and user interaction required. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment. No fixed version is listed yet, so configuration controls and monitoring matter more in the interim.

Affected versions

org.jenkins-ci.plugins:chef-identity (<= 2.0.3)

Security releases

Not available

Kodem intelligence

Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.

Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter. Kodem's runtime-powered SCA identifies whether this CVE is reachable in your applications.

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Remediation advice

No fixed version is listed for CVE-2023-39155 yet.

Kodem Kai can prioritize this vulnerability in your dependency tree and generate a fix recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-39155? CVE-2023-39155 is a low-severity security vulnerability in org.jenkins-ci.plugins:chef-identity (maven), affecting versions <= 2.0.3. No fixed version is listed yet.
How severe is CVE-2023-39155? CVE-2023-39155 has a CVSS score of 3.1 (Low). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.
Which versions of org.jenkins-ci.plugins:chef-identity are affected by CVE-2023-39155? org.jenkins-ci.plugins:chef-identity (maven) versions <= 2.0.3 is affected.
Is there a fix for CVE-2023-39155? No fixed version is listed for CVE-2023-39155 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates and apply mitigations in the interim.
Is CVE-2023-39155 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2023-39155 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
What actually determines whether CVE-2023-39155 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.