CVE-2020-2210: StashBranchParameter Passwords Transmitted Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3f82-v3qw-53q7
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CVSS 3.1
CWE-319
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-2210 is a LOW (CVSS 3.1) passwords transmitted vulnerability (CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information) affecting StashBranchParameter libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves passwords transmitted in plain text by jenkins stash branch parameter plugin. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2020-2210 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-2210
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3f82-v3qw-53q7
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.1
CWE Classification CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
Affected Product StashBranchParameter
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.1

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:L/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 Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2020-2210

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected StashBranchParameter 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:StashBranchParameter fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>StashBranchParameter</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-2020-2210, 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 StashBranchParameter 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-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information, where the product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. In StashBranchParameter, 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

Stash Branch Parameter Plugin stores Stash API passwords in its global configuration file `org.jenkinsci.plugins.StashBranchParameter.StashBranchParameterDefinition.xml` on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration. While the password is stored encrypted on disk, it is transmitted in plain text as part of the configuration form by Stash Branch Parameter Plugin 0.3.0 and earlier. This can result in exposure of the password through browser extensions, cross-site scripting vulnerabilities, and similar situations. This only affects Jenkins before 2.236, including 2.235.x LTS, as Jenkins 2.236 introduces a security hardening that transparently encrypts and decrypts data used for a Jenkins password form field.

CVE-2020-2210 Affected StashBranchParameter Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:StashBranchParameter
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/StashBranchParameter
Maven
≤ 0.3.0

References

NVD — CVE-2020-2210 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2210
StashBranchParameter Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/stash-branch-parameters-plugin
StashBranchParameter Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-07-02/#SECURITY-1656
StashBranchParameter Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/07/02/7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2210?
CVE-2020-2210 is a security vulnerability in StashBranchParameter involving Passwords transmitted in plain text by Jenkins Stash Branch Parameter Plugin under CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information.
Which StashBranchParameter versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:StashBranchParameter.
What version fixes CVE-2020-2210?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is StashBranchParameter affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:StashBranchParameter 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-2020-2210?
CVE-2020-2210 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-2210?
CVE-2020-2210 is classified under CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information (The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2020-2210?
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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