CVE-2023-4302: Fortify Jenkins Fortify Plugin Missing Permission Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4xmf-344q-m4cc
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CVSS 4.2
CWE-862
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-4302 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.2) jenkins fortify plugin missing permission vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Fortify libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins fortify plugin missing permission check. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 22.2.39.

CVE-2023-4302 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-4302
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4xmf-344q-m4cc
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.2
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Fortify
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.2

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-4302

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Fortify 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:fortify fixed: 22.2.39 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>fortify</artifactId>
    <version>22.2.39</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-2023-4302, 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 Fortify in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 22.2.39), 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-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Fortify, 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 Fortify Plugin 22.1.38 and earlier does not perform permission checks in several HTTP endpoints. This allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified URL using attacker-specified credentials IDs obtained through another method, capturing credentials stored in Jenkins. Additionally, these HTTP endpoints do not require POST requests, resulting in a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability. Fortify Plugin 22.2.39 requires POST requests and the appropriate permissions for the affected HTTP endpoints.

CVE-2023-4302 Affected Fortify Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
22.2.39
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:fortify
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/fortify
Maven
< 22.2.39
22.2.39

References

NVD — CVE-2023-4302 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4302
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/fortify-plugin/commit/357d7bfbcb0ff796ea7d078bee13159f1d000f5d
Fortify Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/fortify-plugin
Fortify Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-08-16/#SECURITY-3115

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4302?
CVE-2023-4302 is a security vulnerability in Fortify involving Jenkins Fortify Plugin missing permission check under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Fortify versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 22.2.39 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:fortify.
What version fixes CVE-2023-4302?
Upgrading to 22.2.39 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is fortify affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:fortify is affected in releases prior to 22.2.39. Upgrade your dependency to 22.2.39 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4302?
CVE-2023-4302 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.2 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-4302?
CVE-2023-4302 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-4302?
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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