CVE-2022-36899: Compuware ispw operations Agent-to-controller Security Bypass Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-57f2-52wj-7vj6
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-693
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-36899 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) agent-to-controller security bypass vulnerability (CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure) affecting Compuware ispw operations libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves agent-to-controller security bypass in jenkins bmc compuware ispw operations plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.9.

CVE-2022-36899 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-36899
GHSA Identifier GHSA-57f2-52wj-7vj6
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure
Affected Product Compuware ispw operations
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

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

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 None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-36899

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Compuware ispw operations dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

com.compuware.jenkins:compuware-ispw-operations fixed: 1.0.9 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.compuware.jenkins</groupId>
    <artifactId>compuware-ispw-operations</artifactId>
    <version>1.0.9</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=com.compuware.jenkins

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-36899, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.compuware.jenkins

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Compuware ispw operations in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.9), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.compuware.jenkins 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-693: Protection Mechanism Failure, where the product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product. In Compuware ispw operations, 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

BMC Compuware ISPW Operations Plugin defines a controller/agent message that retrieves Java system properties. BMC Compuware ISPW Operations Plugin 1.0.8 and earlier does not restrict execution of the controller/agent message to agents. This allows attackers able to control agent processes to retrieve Java system properties. This vulnerability is only exploitable in Jenkins 2.318 and earlier, LTS 2.303.2 and earlier. See the [LTS upgrade guide](https://www.jenkins.io/doc/upgrade-guide/2.303/#upgrading-to-jenkins-lts-2-303-3). BMC Compuware ISPW Operations plugin 1.0.9 does not allow the affected controller/agent message to be submitted by agents for execution on the controller.

CVE-2022-36899 Affected Compuware ispw operations Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.compuware.jenkins:compuware-ispw-operations
maven/com.compuware.jenkins/compuware-ispw-operations
Maven
< 1.0.9
1.0.9

References

NVD — CVE-2022-36899 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36899
Compuware ispw operations Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/compuware-ispw-operations-plugin
Compuware ispw operations Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-07-27/#SECURITY-2629
Compuware ispw operations Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/27/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36899?
CVE-2022-36899 is a security vulnerability in Compuware ispw operations involving Agent-to-controller security bypass in Jenkins BMC Compuware ISPW Operations plugin under CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure.
Which Compuware ispw operations versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.9 across affected packages: com.compuware.jenkins:compuware-ispw-operations.
What version fixes CVE-2022-36899?
Upgrading to 1.0.9 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is compuware-ispw-operations affected?
Yes, com.compuware.jenkins:compuware-ispw-operations is affected in releases prior to 1.0.9. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.9 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36899?
CVE-2022-36899 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-36899?
CVE-2022-36899 is classified under CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure (The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-36899?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.compuware.jenkins'. 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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