CVE-2019-1003038: Repository connector Jenkins Repository Connector Plugin Has Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-99jc-v8pq-6qm4
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CVSS 3.3
CWE-522
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-1003038 is a LOW (CVSS 3.3) jenkins repository connector plugin has vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Repository connector libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins repository connector plugin has insufficiently protected credentials. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.2.5.

CVE-2019-1003038 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-1003038
GHSA Identifier GHSA-99jc-v8pq-6qm4
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.3
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Repository connector
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/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 Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2019-1003038

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Repository connector 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:repository-connector fixed: 1.2.5 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>repository-connector</artifactId>
    <version>1.2.5</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-2019-1003038, 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 Repository connector in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.2.5), 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 Repository connector, 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 Repository Connector Plugin stored the username and password in its configuration unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins controller. This password could be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system. The plugin now stores the password encrypted in the configuration files on disk and no longer transfers it to users viewing the configuration form in plain text.

CVE-2019-1003038 Affected Repository connector Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.2.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:repository-connector
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/repository-connector
Maven
< 1.2.5
1.2.5

References

NVD — CVE-2019-1003038 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1003038
Repository connector Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-03-06/#SECURITY-958
Repository connector Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200227084009/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107476

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1003038?
CVE-2019-1003038 is a security vulnerability in Repository connector involving Jenkins Repository Connector Plugin has insufficiently protected credentials under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Repository connector versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.2.5 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:repository-connector.
What version fixes CVE-2019-1003038?
Upgrading to 1.2.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is repository-connector affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:repository-connector is affected in releases prior to 1.2.5. Upgrade your dependency to 1.2.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-1003038?
CVE-2019-1003038 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-1003038?
CVE-2019-1003038 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-2019-1003038?
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" : "2022-05-13T01:15:07Z",
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  "details" : "Jenkins Repository Connector Plugin stored the username and password in its configuration unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins controller. This password could be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.\n\nThe plugin now stores the password encrypted in the configuration files on disk and no longer transfers it to users viewing the configuration form in plain text.",
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  } ],
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    "severity" : "LOW",
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  }
}