CVE-2015-5321: Jenkins core Jenkins Has Information Disclosure Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4653-rmch-3g2g
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CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-5321 is a MODERATE jenkins has information disclosure vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Jenkins core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins has information disclosure via sidepanel widget. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.638, 1.625.2.

CVE-2015-5321 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-5321
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4653-rmch-3g2g
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Jenkins core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2015-5321

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: 1.638 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkins-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.638</version>
</dependency>
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core fixed: 1.625.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkins-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.625.2</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-2015-5321, 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 1.638), 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. 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 sidepanel widgets in the CLI command overview and help pages in Jenkins before 1.638 and LTS before 1.625.2 allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to the pages.

CVE-2015-5321 Affected Jenkins core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.6381.625.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core
Maven
≥ 1.626
< 1.638
1.638
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core
Maven
< 1.625.2
1.625.2

References

NVD — CVE-2015-5321 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-5321
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins/commit/251bdb00ab3cf4435416f0a55fa3bccf7f58896a
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins/commit/9e439d462c28fe1c96799c89709dc5d0cb8ab8fa
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2016:00... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:0070
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+2015-11-11
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2016-04... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0489.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5321?
CVE-2015-5321 is a security vulnerability in Jenkins core involving Jenkins has Information Disclosure via Sidepanel Widget under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Jenkins core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.638, 1.625.2 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core.
What version fixes CVE-2015-5321?
Upgrading to 1.638, 1.625.2 (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 1.638, 1.625.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.638, 1.625.2 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-5321?
CVE-2015-5321 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2015-5321?
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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