CVE-2019-16545: Qmetry for jira test management Jenkins QMetry For JIRA Plugin Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-793w-q2h5-8h5j
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CVSS 3.1
CWE-319
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-16545 is a LOW (CVSS 3.1) jenkins qmetry for jira plugin vulnerability (CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information) affecting Qmetry for jira test management libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins qmetry for jira plugin shows plain text password in configuration form. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.14.0.

CVE-2019-16545 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-16545
GHSA Identifier GHSA-793w-q2h5-8h5j
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.1
CWE Classification CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
Affected Product Qmetry for jira test management
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.1

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2019-16545

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Qmetry for jira test management 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:qmetry-for-jira-test-management fixed: 1.14.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>qmetry-for-jira-test-management</artifactId>
    <version>1.14.0</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-2019-16545, 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 Qmetry for jira test management in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.14.0), 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-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information, where the product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. In Qmetry for jira test management, 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 QMetry for JIRA - Test Management Plugin stores a credential as part of its post-build step configuration. While the password is stored encrypted on disk since QMetry for JIRA - Test Management Plugin 1.13, it is transmitted in plain text as part of the configuration form. This can result in exposure of the password through browser extensions, cross-site scripting vulnerabilities, and similar situations.

CVE-2019-16545 Affected Qmetry for jira test management Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.14.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:qmetry-for-jira-test-management
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/qmetry-for-jira-test-management
Maven
< 1.14.0
1.14.0

References

NVD — CVE-2019-16545 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16545
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/qmetry-for-jira-test-management-plugin/commit/6711f566b72c099f10b1cecab406786ca998651d
Qmetry for jira test management Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-11-21/#SECURITY-727%20(2)
Qmetry for jira test management Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/11/21/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16545?
CVE-2019-16545 is a security vulnerability in Qmetry for jira test management involving Jenkins QMetry for JIRA Plugin shows plain text password in configuration form under CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information.
Which Qmetry for jira test management versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.14.0 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:qmetry-for-jira-test-management.
What version fixes CVE-2019-16545?
Upgrading to 1.14.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is qmetry-for-jira-test-management affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:qmetry-for-jira-test-management is affected in releases prior to 1.14.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.14.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16545?
CVE-2019-16545 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-16545?
CVE-2019-16545 is classified under CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information (The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2019-16545?
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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  "published" : "2022-05-24T17:01:41Z",
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