CVE-2023-30516: Image tag parameter Jenkins Image Tag Parameter Plugin Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-38jc-2rwx-qgxr
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-295
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-30516 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) jenkins image tag parameter plugin vulnerability (CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation) affecting Image tag parameter libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins image tag parameter plugin improperly introduces option to opt out of ssl/tls certificate validation. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-30516 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-30516
GHSA Identifier GHSA-38jc-2rwx-qgxr
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation
Affected Product Image tag parameter
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-30516

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Image tag parameter 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:image-tag-parameter fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>image-tag-parameter</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-2023-30516, 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 Image tag parameter 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-295: Improper Certificate Validation, where the product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate. In Image tag parameter, 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 Image Tag Parameter Plugin 2.0 improperly introduces an option to opt out of SSL/TLS certificate validation when connecting to Docker registries. Job configurations using Image Tag Parameters that were created before 2.0 will have SSL/TLS certificate validation disabled by default.

CVE-2023-30516 Affected Image tag parameter Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:image-tag-parameter
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/image-tag-parameter
Maven
≤ 2.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-30516 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-30516
Image tag parameter Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-04-12/#SECURITY-2840
Image tag parameter Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/13/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-30516?
CVE-2023-30516 is a security vulnerability in Image tag parameter involving Jenkins Image Tag Parameter Plugin improperly introduces option to opt out of SSL/TLS certificate validation under CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation.
Which Image tag parameter versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:image-tag-parameter.
What version fixes CVE-2023-30516?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is image-tag-parameter affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:image-tag-parameter 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-2023-30516?
CVE-2023-30516 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-30516?
CVE-2023-30516 is classified under CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation (The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-30516?
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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