CVE-2015-8031: Hudson core Hudson XML API Susceptible To Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j3h2-8mf8-j5r2
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-611
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-8031 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) hudson xml api susceptible to vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Hudson core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves hudson xml api susceptible to external entity injection vunerability prior to v3.3.2. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.3.2.

CVE-2015-8031 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-8031
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j3h2-8mf8-j5r2
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product Hudson core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:N/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 None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2015-8031

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Hudson core 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.jvnet.hudson.main:hudson-core fixed: 3.3.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jvnet.hudson.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>hudson-core</artifactId>
    <version>3.3.2</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.jvnet.hudson.main

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2015-8031, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jvnet.hudson.main

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Hudson core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.3.2), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jvnet.hudson.main 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 Hudson core, 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

In versions prior to 3.3.2, Hudson exhibits a flaw in its XML API processing that can allow access to potentially sensitive information on the filesystem of the Hudson master server.

CVE-2015-8031 Affected Hudson core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.3.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jvnet.hudson.main:hudson-core
maven/org.jvnet.hudson.main/hudson-core
Maven
< 3.3.2
3.3.2

References

NVD — CVE-2015-8031 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-8031
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-j3h2-8mf8-j5r2
Hudson core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hudson/hudson-2.x
Hudson core Security Information SECURITY
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGJVNETHUDSONMAIN-31221
wiki.eclipse.org/hudson-ci/alerts/cv... WEB
https://wiki.eclipse.org/Hudson-ci/alerts/CVE-2015-8031

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8031?
CVE-2015-8031 is a security vulnerability in Hudson core involving Hudson XML API susceptible to External Entity Injection Vunerability prior to v3.3.2 under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which Hudson core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.3.2 across affected packages: org.jvnet.hudson.main:hudson-core.
What version fixes CVE-2015-8031?
Upgrading to 3.3.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is hudson-core affected?
Yes, org.jvnet.hudson.main:hudson-core is affected in releases prior to 3.3.2. Upgrade your dependency to 3.3.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-8031?
CVE-2015-8031 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-8031?
CVE-2015-8031 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-2015-8031?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jvnet.hudson.main'. 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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