CVE-2020-2216: Zephyr for jira test management Missing Permission Checks Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2q7j-52xg-x8fm
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-862 CWE-285
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-2216 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) missing permission checks vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Zephyr for jira test management libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves missing permission checks in zephyr for jira test management plugin. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2020-2216 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-2216
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2q7j-52xg-x8fm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Zephyr for jira test management
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

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:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2020-2216

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Zephyr for jira test management 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:zephyr-for-jira-test-management fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>zephyr-for-jira-test-management</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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-2020-2216, 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 Zephyr for jira test management in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), 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-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Zephyr for jira test management, 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

A missing permission check in Jenkins Zephyr for JIRA Test Management Plugin 1.5 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified HTTP server using attacker-specified username and password.

CVE-2020-2216 Affected Zephyr for jira test management Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:zephyr-for-jira-test-management
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/zephyr-for-jira-test-management
Maven
≤ 1.5

References

NVD — CVE-2020-2216 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2216
Zephyr for jira test management Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/zephyr-for-jira-test-management-plugin
Zephyr for jira test management Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-07-02/#SECURITY-1762
Zephyr for jira test management Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/07/02/7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2216?
CVE-2020-2216 is a security vulnerability in Zephyr for jira test management involving Missing permission checks in Zephyr for JIRA Test Management Plugin under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Zephyr for jira test management versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:zephyr-for-jira-test-management.
What version fixes CVE-2020-2216?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is zephyr-for-jira-test-management affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:zephyr-for-jira-test-management is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-2216?
CVE-2020-2216 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-2216?
CVE-2020-2216 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2020-2216?
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.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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