CVE-2018-1000152: Vsphere cloud Jenkins VSphere Plugin Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-48pq-x3vw-4pqf
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CVSS 6.3
CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-1000152 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.3) jenkins vsphere plugin incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Vsphere cloud libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins vsphere plugin incorrect authorization vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.17.

CVE-2018-1000152 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-1000152
GHSA Identifier GHSA-48pq-x3vw-4pqf
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.3
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Vsphere cloud
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).

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

How to Fix CVE-2018-1000152

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Vsphere cloud 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:vsphere-cloud fixed: 2.17 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>vsphere-cloud</artifactId>
    <version>2.17</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-2018-1000152, 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 Vsphere cloud in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.17), 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-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. In Vsphere cloud, 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

An improper authorization vulnerability exists in Jenkins vSphere Plugin 2.16 and older in Clone.java, CloudSelectorParameter.java, ConvertToTemplate.java, ConvertToVm.java, Delete.java, DeleteSnapshot.java, Deploy.java, ExposeGuestInfo.java, FolderVSphereCloudProperty.java, PowerOff.java, PowerOn.java, Reconfigure.java, Rename.java, RenameSnapshot.java, RevertToSnapshot.java, SuspendVm.java, TakeSnapshot.java, VSphereBuildStepContainer.java, vSphereCloudProvisionedSlave.java, vSphereCloudSlave.java, vSphereCloudSlaveTemplate.java, VSphereConnectionConfig.java, vSphereStep.java that allows attackers to perform form validation related actions, including sending numerous requests to the configured vSphere server, potentially resulting in denial of service, or send credentials stored in Jenkins with known ID to an attacker-specified server ("test connection"). As of version 2.17, these form validation methods require POST requests and appropriate user permissions.

CVE-2018-1000152 Affected Vsphere cloud Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.17
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:vsphere-cloud
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/vsphere-cloud
Maven
< 2.17
2.17

References

NVD — CVE-2018-1000152 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000152
Vsphere cloud Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/vsphere-cloud-plugin
Vsphere cloud Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-03-26/#SECURITY-745

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1000152?
CVE-2018-1000152 is a security vulnerability in Vsphere cloud involving Jenkins vSphere Plugin incorrect authorization vulnerability under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Vsphere cloud versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.17 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:vsphere-cloud.
What version fixes CVE-2018-1000152?
Upgrading to 2.17 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is vsphere-cloud affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:vsphere-cloud is affected in releases prior to 2.17. Upgrade your dependency to 2.17 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-1000152?
CVE-2018-1000152 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-1000152?
CVE-2018-1000152 is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2018-1000152?
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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