CVE-2023-50770: Oic auth Password Stored Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6r5w-jjr5-qvgr
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CVSS 6.7
CWE-312 CWE-522
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-50770 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.7) password stored vulnerability (CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information) affecting Oic auth libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves password stored in a recoverable format by jenkins openid connect authentication plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.229.vf736b.

CVE-2023-50770 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-50770
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6r5w-jjr5-qvgr
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.7
CWE Classification CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
Affected Product Oic auth
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.7

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-50770

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Oic auth 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:oic-auth fixed: 4.229.vf736b 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>oic-auth</artifactId>
    <version>4.229.vf736b</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-2023-50770, 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 Oic auth in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.229.vf736b), 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-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information, where the product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere. In Oic auth, 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 OpenId Connect Authentication Plugin stores a password of a local user account used as an anti-lockout feature in a recoverable format, allowing attackers with access to the Jenkins controller file system to recover the plain text password of that account, likely gaining administrator access to Jenkins.

CVE-2023-50770 Affected Oic auth Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.229.vf736b
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:oic-auth
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/oic-auth
Maven
< 4.229.vf736b
4.229.vf736b

References

NVD — CVE-2023-50770 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-50770
Oic auth Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/oic-auth-plugin/issues/259
Oic auth Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkins-infra/update-center2/pull/773
Oic auth Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/oic-auth-plugin/pull/287
Oic auth Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/oic-auth-plugin
Oic auth Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-12-13/#SECURITY-3168
Oic auth Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/13/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50770?
CVE-2023-50770 is a security vulnerability in Oic auth involving Password stored in a recoverable format by Jenkins OpenId Connect Authentication Plugin under CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information.
Which Oic auth versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.229.vf736b across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:oic-auth.
What version fixes CVE-2023-50770?
Upgrading to 4.229.vf736b (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is oic-auth affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:oic-auth is affected in releases prior to 4.229.vf736b. Upgrade your dependency to 4.229.vf736b or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-50770?
CVE-2023-50770 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.7 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-50770?
CVE-2023-50770 is classified under CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information (The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-50770?
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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