CVE-2015-1810: Jenkins core Jenkins Does Not Restrict Reserved Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-37wm-28rm-56vw
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CWE-287
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-1810 is a MODERATE jenkins does not restrict reserved vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Jenkins core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins does not restrict reserved names allowing for privilege escalation. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.600, 1.596.1.

CVE-2015-1810 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-1810
GHSA Identifier GHSA-37wm-28rm-56vw
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Jenkins core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2015-1810

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jenkins core 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.main:jenkins-core fixed: 1.600 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkins-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.600</version>
</dependency>
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core fixed: 1.596.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkins-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.596.1</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.main

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2015-1810, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jenkins core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.600), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.main 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In Jenkins core, 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

The HudsonPrivateSecurityRealm class in Jenkins before 1.600 and LTS before 1.596.1 does not restrict access to reserved names when using the "Jenkins' own user database" setting, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges by creating a reserved name.

CVE-2015-1810 Affected Jenkins core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.6001.596.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core
Maven
≥ 1.597
< 1.600
1.600
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core
Maven
< 1.596.1
1.596.1

References

NVD — CVE-2015-1810 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1810
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2016:00... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:0070
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1205627
Jenkins core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins
Jenkins core Security Information SECURITY
https://wiki.jenkins-ci.org/display/SECURITY/Jenkins+Security+Advisory+2015-02-27
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015-18... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1844.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1810?
CVE-2015-1810 is a security vulnerability in Jenkins core involving Jenkins does not Restrict Reserved Names Allowing for Privilege Escalation under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Jenkins core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.600, 1.596.1 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core.
What version fixes CVE-2015-1810?
Upgrading to 1.600, 1.596.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jenkins-core affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core is affected in releases prior to 1.600, 1.596.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.600, 1.596.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-1810?
CVE-2015-1810 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2015-1810?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.main'. 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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