CVE-2019-10404: Jenkins core Improper Neutralization Of Input During Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2019-10404?

CVE-2019-10404 is a security vulnerability in Jenkins core involving Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation in Jenkins under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

Q: Which Jenkins core versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 2.176.4, 2.197 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2019-10404?

Upgrading to 2.176.4, 2.197 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is jenkins-core affected?

Yes, org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core is affected in releases prior to 2.176.4, 2.197. Upgrade your dependency to 2.176.4, 2.197 or later.

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-10404?

CVE-2019-10404 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-10404?

CVE-2019-10404 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).

Q: How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2019-10404?

Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.main'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

MODERATE

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9qgf-4fpf-cmh2

CVSS 5.4

CWE-79

Published 2022-05-24

Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-10404 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) improper neutralization of input during vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Jenkins core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation in jenkins. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.176.4, 2.197.

CVE-2019-10404 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-10404

GHSA Identifier GHSA-9qgf-4fpf-cmh2

Severity MODERATE

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4

CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Affected Product Jenkins core

Package Ecosystem Maven

Published Date 2022-05-24

Last Updated 2022-06-28

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)

Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)

Privileges Required Low (PR:L)

User Interaction Required (UI:R)

Scope Changed (S:C)

Confidentiality Low (C:L)

Integrity Low (I:L)

Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2019-10404

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jenkins core 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.main:jenkins-core fixed: 2.176.4

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkins-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.176.4</version>
</dependency>

org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core fixed: 2.197

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkins-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.197</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.main

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2019-10404, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.main

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jenkins core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.176.4), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.main 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Jenkins core, 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 2.196 and earlier, LTS 2.176.3 and earlier did not escape the reason why a queue items is blcoked in tooltips, resulting in a stored XSS vulnerability exploitable by users able to control parts of the reason a queue item is blocked, such as label expressions not matching any idle executors.

CVE-2019-10404 Affected Jenkins core Versions

2 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

2.176.42.197

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core	Maven	< 2.176.4	2.176.4
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core	Maven	≥ 2.177 < 2.197	2.197

References

NVD — CVE-2019-10404 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-10404

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins/commit/8c8d0143309667bcada8ebc36e40dab4c65c6eb2

Jenkins core Security Information SECURITY

https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-09-25/#SECURITY-1537

Jenkins core Security Information SECURITY

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/25/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-10404?

CVE-2019-10404 is a security vulnerability in Jenkins core involving Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation in Jenkins under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

Which Jenkins core versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 2.176.4, 2.197 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core.

What version fixes CVE-2019-10404?

Upgrading to 2.176.4, 2.197 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is jenkins-core affected?

Yes, org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core is affected in releases prior to 2.176.4, 2.197. Upgrade your dependency to 2.176.4, 2.197 or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-10404?

CVE-2019-10404 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-10404?

CVE-2019-10404 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).

How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2019-10404?

Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.main'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema

Normalized schema output

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  "published" : "2022-05-24T22:00:43Z",
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  "details" : "Jenkins 2.196 and earlier, LTS 2.176.3 and earlier did not escape the reason why a queue items is blcoked in tooltips, resulting in a stored XSS vulnerability exploitable by users able to control parts of the reason a queue item is blocked, such as label expressions not matching any idle executors.",
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    }
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  }, {
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  }, {
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  } ],
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  }
}

CVSS V3

5.4 MODERATE