CVE-2022-43419: Katalon API Keys Stored Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-35rx-7pc8-6963
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-522 CWE-256
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-43419 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) api keys stored vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Katalon libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves api keys stored in plain text by jenkins katalon plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.33.

CVE-2022-43419 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-43419
GHSA Identifier GHSA-35rx-7pc8-6963
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Katalon
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:L/I:N/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 Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-43419

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Katalon 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:katalon fixed: 1.0.33 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>katalon</artifactId>
    <version>1.0.33</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-2022-43419, 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 Katalon in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.33), 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-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials, where the product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval. In Katalon, 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

Jenkins Katalon Plugin 1.0.32 and earlier stores API keys unencrypted in job `config.xml` files on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration. These API keys can be viewed by users with Item/Extended Read permission or access to the Jenkins controller file system. Katalon Plugin 1.0.33 no longer stores the API keys directly, instead accessing them through its [Credentials Plugin](https://plugins.jenkins.io/credentials) integration, once affected job configurations are saved again.

CVE-2022-43419 Affected Katalon Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.33
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:katalon
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/katalon
Maven
< 1.0.33
1.0.33

References

NVD — CVE-2022-43419 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-43419
Katalon Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/katalon-plugin/pull/28
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/katalon-plugin/commit/64f819387f3f14d54f3a1542578a5c7aa9feb85c
Katalon Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/katalon-plugin
Katalon Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-10-19/#SECURITY-2846
Katalon Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/19/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43419?
CVE-2022-43419 is a security vulnerability in Katalon involving API keys stored in plain text by Jenkins Katalon Plugin under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Katalon versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.33 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:katalon.
What version fixes CVE-2022-43419?
Upgrading to 1.0.33 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is katalon affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:katalon is affected in releases prior to 1.0.33. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.33 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-43419?
CVE-2022-43419 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:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-43419?
CVE-2022-43419 is classified under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials (The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-43419?
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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