CVE-2020-2291: Couchdb statistics Password Stored Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jrjr-7rf4-3wqh
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CVSS 3.3
CWE-522
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-2291 is a LOW (CVSS 3.3) password stored vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Couchdb statistics libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves password stored in plain text by jenkins couchdb-statistics plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.4.

CVE-2020-2291 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-2291
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jrjr-7rf4-3wqh
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.3
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Couchdb statistics
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
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-2020-2291

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Couchdb statistics 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:couchdb-statistics fixed: 0.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>couchdb-statistics</artifactId>
    <version>0.4</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-2020-2291, 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 Couchdb statistics in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.4), 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 Couchdb statistics, 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 couchdb-statistics Plugin 0.3 and earlier stores its server password unencrypted in its global configuration file `org.jenkinsci.plugins.couchstats.CouchStatsConfig.xml` on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration. This password can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system. couchdb-statistics Plugin 0.4 stores its server password encrypted once its configuration is saved again.

CVE-2020-2291 Affected Couchdb statistics Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:couchdb-statistics
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/couchdb-statistics
Maven
< 0.4
0.4

References

NVD — CVE-2020-2291 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2291
Couchdb statistics Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/couchdb-statistics-plugin
Couchdb statistics Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-10-08/#SECURITY-2065
Couchdb statistics Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/10/08/5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2291?
CVE-2020-2291 is a security vulnerability in Couchdb statistics involving Password stored in plain text by Jenkins couchdb-statistics Plugin under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Couchdb statistics versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.4 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:couchdb-statistics.
What version fixes CVE-2020-2291?
Upgrading to 0.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is couchdb-statistics affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:couchdb-statistics is affected in releases prior to 0.4. Upgrade your dependency to 0.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-2291?
CVE-2020-2291 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-2291?
CVE-2020-2291 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-2020-2291?
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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