CVE-2020-2204: Fortify on demand uploader Missing Permission Checks Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fhmf-xf2q-4m8p
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-862 CWE-285
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-2204 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) missing permission checks vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Fortify on demand uploader libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves missing permission checks in jenkins fortify on demand plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.0.1.

CVE-2020-2204 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-2204
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fhmf-xf2q-4m8p
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Fortify on demand uploader
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2020-2204

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Fortify on demand uploader 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:fortify-on-demand-uploader fixed: 6.0.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>fortify-on-demand-uploader</artifactId>
    <version>6.0.1</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-2020-2204, 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 Fortify on demand uploader in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.0.1), 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-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 Fortify on demand uploader, 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

A missing permission check in Jenkins Fortify on Demand Plugin 5.0.1 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to the globally configured Fortify on Demand endpoint using attacker-specified credentials IDs. This form validation method requires appropriate permission in Fortify on Demand Plugin 6.0.1.

CVE-2020-2204 Affected Fortify on demand uploader Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.0.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:fortify-on-demand-uploader
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/fortify-on-demand-uploader
Maven
< 6.0.1
6.0.1

References

NVD — CVE-2020-2204 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2204
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/fortify-on-demand-uploader-plugin/commit/006c2336d578010be707ac029fe6b8cb3497bbc9
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/fortify-on-demand-uploader-plugin/commit/28932f7c5ff18f87d4b3a480225fb0827591776b
Fortify on demand uploader Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/fortify-on-demand-uploader-plugin
Fortify on demand uploader Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-07-02/#SECURITY-1691
Fortify on demand uploader Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/07/02/7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2204?
CVE-2020-2204 is a security vulnerability in Fortify on demand uploader involving Missing permission checks in Jenkins Fortify on Demand Plugin under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Fortify on demand uploader versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.0.1 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:fortify-on-demand-uploader.
What version fixes CVE-2020-2204?
Upgrading to 6.0.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is fortify-on-demand-uploader affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:fortify-on-demand-uploader is affected in releases prior to 6.0.1. Upgrade your dependency to 6.0.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-2204?
CVE-2020-2204 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-2204?
CVE-2020-2204 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-2020-2204?
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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