CVE-2023-32978: Ldap Jenkins LDAP Plugin Vulnerable To Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c9qp-6556-jwwp
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-352
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-32978 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) jenkins ldap plugin vulnerable to vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Ldap libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins ldap plugin vulnerable to cross-site request forgery. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 676.vfa.

CVE-2023-32978 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-32978
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c9qp-6556-jwwp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Ldap
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-32978

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Ldap 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:ldap fixed: 676.vfa 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>ldap</artifactId>
    <version>676.vfa</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-2023-32978, 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 Ldap in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 676.vfa), 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-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. In Ldap, 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 LDAP Plugin 673.v034ec70ec2b_b_ and earlier does not require POST requests for a form validation method, resulting in a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability. This vulnerability allows attackers to connect to an attacker-specified LDAP server using attacker-specified credentials. LDAP Plugin 676.vfa_64cf6b_b_002 requires POST requests for the affected form validation method.

CVE-2023-32978 Affected Ldap Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
676.vfa
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:ldap
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/ldap
Maven
< 676.vfa
676.vfa

References

NVD — CVE-2023-32978 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32978
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/ldap-plugin/commit/fa64cf6bb002f1b60a45fcd308d45b5a1047e687
Ldap Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-05-16/#SECURITY-3046

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32978?
CVE-2023-32978 is a security vulnerability in Ldap involving Jenkins LDAP Plugin vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Ldap versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 676.vfa across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:ldap.
What version fixes CVE-2023-32978?
Upgrading to 676.vfa (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is ldap affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:ldap is affected in releases prior to 676.vfa. Upgrade your dependency to 676.vfa or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-32978?
CVE-2023-32978 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-32978?
CVE-2023-32978 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-32978?
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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