CVE-2024-52549: Script security Missing Permission Check Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jv82-75fh-23r7
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-306 CWE-862
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-52549 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) missing permission check vulnerability (CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function) affecting Script security libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves missing permission check in jenkins script security plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1368.vb.

CVE-2024-52549 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-52549
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jv82-75fh-23r7
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Affected Product Script security
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-2024-52549

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Script security 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:script-security fixed: 1368.vb 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>script-security</artifactId>
    <version>1368.vb</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-2024-52549, 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 Script security in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1368.vb), 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-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function, where the product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources. In Script security, 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 Script Security Plugin 1367.vdf2fc45f229c and earlier, except 1365.1367.va_3b_b_89f8a_95b_ and 1362.1364.v4cf2dc5d8776, does not perform a permission check in a method implementing form validation, allowing attackers with Overall/Read permission to check for the existence of files on the controller file system. This allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to check for the existence of files on the controller file system. Script Security Plugin 1368.vb_b_402e3547e7 requires Overall/Administer permission for the affected form validation method.

CVE-2024-52549 Affected Script security Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1368.vb
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:script-security
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/script-security
Maven
< 1368.vb
1368.vb

References

NVD — CVE-2024-52549 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-52549
Script security Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/script-security-plugin
Script security Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2024-11-13/#SECURITY-3447

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-52549?
CVE-2024-52549 is a security vulnerability in Script security involving Missing permission check in Jenkins Script Security Plugin under CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function.
Which Script security versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1368.vb across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:script-security.
What version fixes CVE-2024-52549?
Upgrading to 1368.vb (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is script-security affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:script-security is affected in releases prior to 1368.vb. Upgrade your dependency to 1368.vb or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-52549?
CVE-2024-52549 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-2024-52549?
CVE-2024-52549 is classified under CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function (The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-52549?
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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