CVE-2023-41933: JobConfigHistory Path Traversal Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-ghjw-fcf6-rpr9
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-611
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-41933 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) path traversal vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting JobConfigHistory libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves job configuration history plugin's path traversal allows exploiting xxe vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1229.v3039470161a_d.

CVE-2023-41933 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-41933
GHSA Identifier GHSA-ghjw-fcf6-rpr9
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product JobConfigHistory
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:L/UI:N/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 None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-41933

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected JobConfigHistory 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:jobConfigHistory fixed: 1229.v3039470161a_d 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>jobConfigHistory</artifactId>
    <version>1229.v3039470161a_d</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-2023-41933, 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 JobConfigHistory in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1229.v3039470161a_d), 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-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference, where the product processes an xml document that can contain xml entities with uris that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. In JobConfigHistory, 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 Job Configuration History Plugin 1227.v7a_79fc4dc01f and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

CVE-2023-41933 Affected JobConfigHistory Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1229.v3039470161a_d
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:jobConfigHistory
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/jobConfigHistory
Maven
< 1229.v3039470161a_d
1229.v3039470161a_d

References

NVD — CVE-2023-41933 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41933
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/job-config-history-plugin/commit/3039470161ada86f4091c75fc779ebfdb69f3210
JobConfigHistory Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/job-config-history-plugin
JobConfigHistory Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-09-06/#SECURITY-3235
JobConfigHistory Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/06/9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41933?
CVE-2023-41933 is a security vulnerability in JobConfigHistory involving Job Configuration History Plugin's path traversal allows exploiting XXE vulnerability under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which JobConfigHistory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1229.v3039470161a_d across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:jobConfigHistory.
What version fixes CVE-2023-41933?
Upgrading to 1229.v3039470161a_d (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jobConfigHistory affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:jobConfigHistory is affected in releases prior to 1229.v3039470161a_d. Upgrade your dependency to 1229.v3039470161a_d or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-41933?
CVE-2023-41933 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-41933?
CVE-2023-41933 is classified under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-41933?
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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