CVE-2021-22510: Hp application automation tools plugin Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gc2r-ccfh-62v9
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-22510 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Hp application automation tools plugin libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves reflected xss vulnerability in jenkins micro focus application automation tools plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.8.

CVE-2021-22510 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-22510
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gc2r-ccfh-62v9
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Hp application automation tools plugin
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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:H/I:H/A:H).

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 High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2021-22510

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Hp application automation tools plugin 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:hp-application-automation-tools-plugin fixed: 6.8 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>hp-application-automation-tools-plugin</artifactId>
    <version>6.8</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-2021-22510, 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 Hp application automation tools plugin in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.8), 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 Hp application automation tools plugin, 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

Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin 6.7 and earlier does not escape user input in a form validation response. This results in a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin 6.8 escapes user input in the affected form validation response. A security hardening since Jenkins 2.275 and LTS 2.263.2 prevents exploitation of this vulnerability.

CVE-2021-22510 Affected Hp application automation tools plugin Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:hp-application-automation-tools-plugin
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/hp-application-automation-tools-plugin
Maven
< 6.8
6.8

References

NVD — CVE-2021-22510 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22510
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/hpe-application-automation-tools-plugin/commit/9fbd698401048644c325751e290f6d901128c1c7
Hp application automation tools plugin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/hpe-application-automation-tools-plugin
Hp application automation tools plugin Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-04-07/#SECURITY-2175

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22510?
CVE-2021-22510 is a security vulnerability in Hp application automation tools plugin involving Reflected XSS vulnerability in Jenkins Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Hp application automation tools plugin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.8 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:hp-application-automation-tools-plugin.
What version fixes CVE-2021-22510?
Upgrading to 6.8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is hp-application-automation-tools-plugin affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:hp-application-automation-tools-plugin is affected in releases prior to 6.8. Upgrade your dependency to 6.8 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-22510?
CVE-2021-22510 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-22510?
CVE-2021-22510 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-2021-22510?
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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