CVE-2023-2632: Codedx Jenkins Code Dx Plugin Stores Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gpc2-f62m-c6h6
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-522 CWE-256
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-2632 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) jenkins code dx plugin stores vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Codedx libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins code dx plugin stores api keys in plain text. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.0.0.

CVE-2023-2632 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-2632
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gpc2-f62m-c6h6
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Codedx
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

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:N/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 None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-2632

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Codedx 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:codedx fixed: 4.0.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>codedx</artifactId>
    <version>4.0.0</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-2023-2632, 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 Codedx in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.0.0), 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-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials, where the product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval. In Codedx, 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 Code Dx Plugin 3.1.0 and earlier stores Code Dx server API keys unencrypted in job `config.xml` files on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration. These API keys can be viewed by users with Item/Extended Read permission or access to the Jenkins controller file system. Additionally, the job configuration form does not mask these API keys, increasing the potential for attackers to observe and capture them. Code Dx Plugin 4.0.0 no longer stores the API keys directly, instead accessing them through its newly added Credentials Plugin integration. Affected jobs need to be reconfigured.

CVE-2023-2632 Affected Codedx Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:codedx
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/codedx
Maven
< 4.0.0
4.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-2632 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-2632
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/codedx-plugin/commit/a971a75da3eaf0ab5344c2b60942e7c8809ec913
Codedx Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-05-16/#SECURITY-3146

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2632?
CVE-2023-2632 is a security vulnerability in Codedx involving Jenkins Code Dx Plugin stores API keys in plain text under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Codedx versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.0.0 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:codedx.
What version fixes CVE-2023-2632?
Upgrading to 4.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is codedx affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:codedx is affected in releases prior to 4.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 4.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2632?
CVE-2023-2632 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-2632?
CVE-2023-2632 is classified under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials (The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-2632?
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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  "id" : "GHSA-gpc2-f62m-c6h6",
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  "published" : "2023-05-16T18:30:16Z",
  "aliases" : [ "CVE-2023-2632" ],
  "summary" : "Jenkins Code Dx Plugin stores API keys in plain text",
  "details" : "Jenkins Code Dx Plugin 3.1.0 and earlier stores Code Dx server API keys unencrypted in job `config.xml` files on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration.\n\nThese API keys can be viewed by users with Item/Extended Read permission or access to the Jenkins controller file system.\n\nAdditionally, the job configuration form does not mask these API keys, increasing the potential for attackers to observe and capture them.\n\nCode Dx Plugin 4.0.0 no longer stores the API keys directly, instead accessing them through its newly added Credentials Plugin integration. Affected jobs need to be reconfigured.",
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