CVE-2022-30970: Autocomplete parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cj9j-v8jp-6hm9
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CVSS 8.0
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-30970 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.0) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Autocomplete parameter libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in jenkins autocomplete parameter plugin. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-30970 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-30970
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cj9j-v8jp-6hm9
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.0
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Autocomplete parameter
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.0

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:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-30970

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Autocomplete parameter 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:autocomplete-parameter fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>autocomplete-parameter</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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-2022-30970, 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 Autocomplete parameter in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), 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-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 Autocomplete parameter, 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 Autocomplete Parameter Plugin 1.1 and earlier references Dropdown Autocomplete parameter and Auto Complete String parameter names in an unsafe manner from Javascript embedded in view definitions, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission. While this looks similar to SECURITY-2729, this is an independent problem and exploitable even on views rendering parameters that otherwise attempt to prevent XSS vulnerabilities in parameter names.

CVE-2022-30970 Affected Autocomplete parameter Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:autocomplete-parameter
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/autocomplete-parameter
Maven
≤ 1.1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-30970 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-30970
Autocomplete parameter Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/autocomplete-parameter-plugin
Autocomplete parameter Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-05-17/#SECURITY-2267

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-30970?
CVE-2022-30970 is a security vulnerability in Autocomplete parameter involving Cross-site Scripting in Jenkins Autocomplete Parameter Plugin under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Autocomplete parameter versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:autocomplete-parameter.
What version fixes CVE-2022-30970?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is autocomplete-parameter affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:autocomplete-parameter is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-30970?
CVE-2022-30970 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-30970?
CVE-2022-30970 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-2022-30970?
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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