CVE-2014-3664: Jenkins core Path Traversal Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3gp5-92h5-h855
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CWE-22
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-3664 is a MODERATE path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Jenkins core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins path traversal vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.583, 1.565.3.

CVE-2014-3664 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-3664
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3gp5-92h5-h855
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Jenkins core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-3664

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: 1.583 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkins-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.583</version>
</dependency>
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core fixed: 1.565.3 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkins-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.565.3</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-2014-3664, 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 1.583), 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-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. 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

Directory traversal vulnerability in Jenkins before 1.583 and LTS before 1.565.3 allows remote authenticated users with the Overall/READ permission to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

CVE-2014-3664 Affected Jenkins core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.5831.565.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core
Maven
≥ 1.566
< 1.583
1.583
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core
Maven
< 1.565.3
1.565.3

References

NVD — CVE-2014-3664 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3664
access.redhat.com/errata/rhba-2014:16... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2014:1630
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2016:00... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:0070
Jenkins core Security Information SECURITY
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-3664
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1147765
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/969... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96973
Jenkins core Security Information SECURITY
https://wiki.jenkins-ci.org/display/SECURITY/Jenkins+Security+Advisory+2014-10-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3664?
CVE-2014-3664 is a security vulnerability in Jenkins core involving Jenkins Path Traversal vulnerability under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Jenkins core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.583, 1.565.3 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core.
What version fixes CVE-2014-3664?
Upgrading to 1.583, 1.565.3 (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 1.583, 1.565.3. Upgrade your dependency to 1.583, 1.565.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-3664?
CVE-2014-3664 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2014-3664?
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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