CVE-2023-32984: Testng plugin Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-h3hg-r97v-5r9w
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-32984 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Testng plugin libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins testng results plugin stored cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 730.732.v959a.

CVE-2023-32984 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-32984
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h3hg-r97v-5r9w
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Testng plugin
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-32984

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Testng 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:testng-plugin fixed: 730.732.v959a 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>testng-plugin</artifactId>
    <version>730.732.v959a</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-2023-32984, 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 Testng plugin in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 730.732.v959a), 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 Testng 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

Jenkins TestNG Results Plugin 730.v4c5283037693 and earlier does not escape several values that are parsed from TestNG report files and displayed on the plugin’s test information pages. This results in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers able to provide a crafted TestNG report file. TestNG Results Plugin 730.732.v959a_3a_a_eb_a_72 escapes the affected values that are parsed from TestNG report files.

CVE-2023-32984 Affected Testng plugin Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
730.732.v959a
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:testng-plugin
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/testng-plugin
Maven
< 730.732.v959a
730.732.v959a

References

NVD — CVE-2023-32984 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32984
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/testng-plugin-plugin/commit/5f3d83ca56c0657fc09af7ea70cfbdd691adeaab
Testng plugin Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-05-16/#SECURITY-3047

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32984?
CVE-2023-32984 is a security vulnerability in Testng plugin involving Jenkins TestNG Results Plugin Stored Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Testng plugin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 730.732.v959a across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:testng-plugin.
What version fixes CVE-2023-32984?
Upgrading to 730.732.v959a (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is testng-plugin affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:testng-plugin is affected in releases prior to 730.732.v959a. Upgrade your dependency to 730.732.v959a or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-32984?
CVE-2023-32984 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-32984?
CVE-2023-32984 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-2023-32984?
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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