CVE-2022-45380: Junit Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-298r-5c48-7q2r
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CVSS 8.0
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-45380 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.0) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Junit libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins junit plugin subject to cross-site scripting via url conversion. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1160.vf1f01a_a_ea_b_7f.

CVE-2022-45380 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-45380
GHSA Identifier GHSA-298r-5c48-7q2r
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.0
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Junit
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.0

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-45380

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Junit dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.jenkins-ci.plugins:junit fixed: 1160.vf1f01a_a_ea_b_7f 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>junit</artifactId>
    <version>1160.vf1f01a_a_ea_b_7f</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-45380, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Junit in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1160.vf1f01a_a_ea_b_7f), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Junit, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

JUnit Plugin 1159.v0b_396e1e07dd and earlier converts HTTP(S) URLs in test report output to clickable links. This is done in an unsafe manner, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission. JUnit Plugin 1160.vf1f01a_a_ea_b_7f no longer converts URLs to clickable links.

CVE-2022-45380 Affected Junit Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1160.vf1f01a_a_ea_b_7f
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:junit
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/junit
Maven
< 1160.vf1f01a_a_ea_b_7f
1160.vf1f01a_a_ea_b_7f

References

NVD — CVE-2022-45380 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-45380
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/junit-plugin/commit/f1f01aaeab7fa35017112f6163b89283390f5da8
Junit Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/junit-plugin
Junit Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-11-15/#SECURITY-2888
Junit Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/15/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-45380?
CVE-2022-45380 is a security vulnerability in Junit involving Jenkins JUnit Plugin subject to Cross-site Scripting via URL conversion under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Junit versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1160.vf1f01a_a_ea_b_7f across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:junit.
What version fixes CVE-2022-45380?
Upgrading to 1160.vf1f01a_a_ea_b_7f (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is junit affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:junit is affected in releases prior to 1160.vf1f01a_a_ea_b_7f. Upgrade your dependency to 1160.vf1f01a_a_ea_b_7f or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-45380?
CVE-2022-45380 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-45380?
CVE-2022-45380 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-45380?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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