CVE-2022-43412: Generic webhook trigger Non-constant Time Webhook Token Comparison Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2jxx-2x93-2q2f
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CVSS 3.7
CWE-203 CWE-208
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-43412 is a LOW (CVSS 3.7) non-constant time webhook token comparison vulnerability (CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy) affecting Generic webhook trigger libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves non-constant time webhook token comparison in jenkins generic webhook trigger plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.84.2.

CVE-2022-43412 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-43412
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2jxx-2x93-2q2f
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.7
CWE Classification CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy
Affected Product Generic webhook trigger
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.7

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-43412

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Generic webhook trigger 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:generic-webhook-trigger fixed: 1.84.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>generic-webhook-trigger</artifactId>
    <version>1.84.2</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-2022-43412, 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 Generic webhook trigger in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.84.2), 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-203: Observable Discrepancy, where the product behaves differently or sends different responses under different circumstances in a way that is observable to an unauthorized actor. In Generic webhook trigger, 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

Generic Webhook Trigger Plugin 1.84.1 and earlier does not use a constant-time comparison when checking whether the provided and expected webhook token are equal. This could potentially allow attackers to use statistical methods to obtain a valid webhook token. Generic Webhook Trigger Plugin 1.84.2 uses a constant-time comparison when validating the webhook token.

CVE-2022-43412 Affected Generic webhook trigger Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.84.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:generic-webhook-trigger
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/generic-webhook-trigger
Maven
< 1.84.2
1.84.2

References

NVD — CVE-2022-43412 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-43412
Generic webhook trigger Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/generic-webhook-trigger-plugin
Generic webhook trigger Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-10-19/#SECURITY-2874
Generic webhook trigger Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/19/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43412?
CVE-2022-43412 is a security vulnerability in Generic webhook trigger involving Non-constant time webhook token comparison in Jenkins Generic Webhook Trigger Plugin under CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy.
Which Generic webhook trigger versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.84.2 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:generic-webhook-trigger.
What version fixes CVE-2022-43412?
Upgrading to 1.84.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is generic-webhook-trigger affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:generic-webhook-trigger is affected in releases prior to 1.84.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.84.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-43412?
CVE-2022-43412 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.7 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-43412?
CVE-2022-43412 is classified under CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy (The product behaves differently or sends different responses under different circumstances in a way that is observable to an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-43412?
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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