CVE-2014-9634: Jenkins core Jenkins Secure Flag Not Set Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g7cf-wg27-qw87
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CVSS 5.3
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-9634 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) jenkins secure flag not set vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Jenkins core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins secure flag not set on session cookies. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.586.

CVE-2014-9634 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-9634
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g7cf-wg27-qw87
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Jenkins core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2014-9634

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: 1.586 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkins-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.586</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-2014-9634, 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 1.586), 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 General Security Weakness. 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 before 1.586 does not set the secure flag on session cookies when run on Tomcat 7.0.41 or later, which makes it easier for remote attackers to capture cookies by intercepting their transmission within an HTTP session.

CVE-2014-9634 Affected Jenkins core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.586
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core
Maven
< 1.586
1.586

References

NVD — CVE-2014-9634 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-9634
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins/commit/582128b9ac179a788d43c1478be8a5224dc19710
bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.c... WEB
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=769682
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1185148
issues.jenkins-ci.org/browse/jenkins-2501... WEB
https://issues.jenkins-ci.org/browse/JENKINS-25019
jenkins.io/changelog-old WEB
https://jenkins.io/changelog-old
Jenkins core Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/22/3
Jenkins core Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72054

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9634?
CVE-2014-9634 is a security vulnerability in Jenkins core involving Jenkins secure flag not set on session cookies under General Security Weakness.
Which Jenkins core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.586 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core.
What version fixes CVE-2014-9634?
Upgrading to 1.586 (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 1.586. Upgrade your dependency to 1.586 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-9634?
CVE-2014-9634 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-9634?
CVE-2014-9634 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2014-9634?
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.
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    "url" : "https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=769682"
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  }
}