CVE-2022-23116: Conjur credentials Agent-to-controller Security Bypass Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g7fx-mmjc-r7gv
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-311
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-23116 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) agent-to-controller security bypass vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Conjur credentials libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves agent-to-controller security bypass in jenkins conjur secrets plugin allows decrypting secrets. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.10.

CVE-2022-23116 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-23116
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g7fx-mmjc-r7gv
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Conjur credentials
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:3.1/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-2022-23116

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Conjur credentials 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.conjur.jenkins:conjur-credentials fixed: 1.0.10 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.conjur.jenkins</groupId>
    <artifactId>conjur-credentials</artifactId>
    <version>1.0.10</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.conjur.jenkins

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-23116, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.conjur.jenkins

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Conjur credentials in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.10), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.conjur.jenkins 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-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data, where the product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. In Conjur credentials, 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 Conjur Secrets Plugin 1.0.9 and earlier implements functionality that allows attackers able to control agent processes to decrypt secrets stored in Jenkins obtained through another method.

CVE-2022-23116 Affected Conjur credentials Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.10
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.conjur.jenkins:conjur-credentials
maven/org.conjur.jenkins/conjur-credentials
Maven
< 1.0.10
1.0.10

References

NVD — CVE-2022-23116 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23116
Conjur credentials Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/conjur-credentials-plugin
Conjur credentials Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-01-12/#SECURITY-2522%20(1)
Conjur credentials Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/12/6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23116?
CVE-2022-23116 is a security vulnerability in Conjur credentials involving Agent-to-controller security bypass in Jenkins Conjur Secrets Plugin allows decrypting secrets under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Conjur credentials versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.10 across affected packages: org.conjur.jenkins:conjur-credentials.
What version fixes CVE-2022-23116?
Upgrading to 1.0.10 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is conjur-credentials affected?
Yes, org.conjur.jenkins:conjur-credentials is affected in releases prior to 1.0.10. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.10 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-23116?
CVE-2022-23116 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-23116?
CVE-2022-23116 is classified under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data (The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-23116?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.conjur.jenkins'. 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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  }, {
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