CVE-2018-1000015: Workflow durable task step Nodes And Processes Plugin Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9r7f-rqhw-j8h8
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CVSS 4.8
CWE-862
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-1000015 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.8) nodes and processes plugin vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Workflow durable task step libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves nodes and processes plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.18.

CVE-2018-1000015 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-1000015
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9r7f-rqhw-j8h8
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.8
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Workflow durable task step
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.8

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
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-2018-1000015

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Workflow durable task step 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.workflow:workflow-durable-task-step fixed: 2.18 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow</groupId>
    <artifactId>workflow-durable-task-step</artifactId>
    <version>2.18</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.workflow

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2018-1000015, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Workflow durable task step in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.18), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow 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-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Workflow durable task step, 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

On Jenkins instances with Authorize Project plugin, the authentication associated with a build may lack the Computer/Build permission on some agents. This did not prevent the execution of Pipeline `node` blocks on those agents due to incorrect permissions checks in Pipeline: Nodes and Processes plugin 2.17 and earlier.

CVE-2018-1000015 Affected Workflow durable task step Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.18
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-durable-task-step
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow/workflow-durable-task-step
Maven
< 2.18
2.18

References

NVD — CVE-2018-1000015 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000015
Workflow durable task step Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-01-22

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1000015?
CVE-2018-1000015 is a security vulnerability in Workflow durable task step involving Nodes and Processes plugin under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Workflow durable task step versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.18 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-durable-task-step.
What version fixes CVE-2018-1000015?
Upgrading to 2.18 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is workflow-durable-task-step affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-durable-task-step is affected in releases prior to 2.18. Upgrade your dependency to 2.18 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-1000015?
CVE-2018-1000015 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-1000015?
CVE-2018-1000015 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2018-1000015?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow'. 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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