CVE-2021-21614: Bumblebee Credentials Stored Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8v72-qr3h-c6rv
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-522
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-21614 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) credentials stored vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Bumblebee libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves credentials stored in plain text by jenkins bumblebee hp alm plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.1.6.

CVE-2021-21614 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-21614
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8v72-qr3h-c6rv
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Bumblebee
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.5

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2021-21614

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Bumblebee 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:bumblebee fixed: 4.1.6 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>bumblebee</artifactId>
    <version>4.1.6</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-2021-21614, 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 Bumblebee in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.1.6), 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-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials, where the product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval. In Bumblebee, 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 Bumblebee HP ALM Plugin 4.1.5 and earlier stores credentials unencrypted in its global configuration file `com.agiletestware.bumblebee.BumblebeeGlobalConfig.xml` on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration. These credentials can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system. Jenkins Bumblebee HP ALM Plugin 4.1.6 stores credentials encrypted once its configuration is saved again.

CVE-2021-21614 Affected Bumblebee Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.1.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:bumblebee
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/bumblebee
Maven
< 4.1.6
4.1.6

References

NVD — CVE-2021-21614 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-21614
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/bumblebee-plugin/commit/7faf4bd6e702726bb7542f370cbdedcbfa340443
Bumblebee Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/bumblebee-plugin
Bumblebee Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-01-13/#SECURITY-2156

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21614?
CVE-2021-21614 is a security vulnerability in Bumblebee involving Credentials stored in plain text by Jenkins Bumblebee HP ALM Plugin under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Bumblebee versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.1.6 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:bumblebee.
What version fixes CVE-2021-21614?
Upgrading to 4.1.6 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is bumblebee affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:bumblebee is affected in releases prior to 4.1.6. Upgrade your dependency to 4.1.6 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-21614?
CVE-2021-21614 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-21614?
CVE-2021-21614 is classified under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials (The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2021-21614?
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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