CVE-2022-34809: Rqm plugin Password Stored Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-m59q-vgq9-75cr
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CVSS 3.3
CWE-522 CWE-256
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-34809 is a LOW (CVSS 3.3) password stored vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Rqm plugin libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves password stored in plain text by jenkins rqm plugin. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-34809 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-34809
GHSA Identifier GHSA-m59q-vgq9-75cr
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.3
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Rqm plugin
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-2022-34809

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Rqm 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.

net.praqma:rqm-plugin fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>net.praqma</groupId>
    <artifactId>rqm-plugin</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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=net.praqma

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-34809, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=net.praqma

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

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=net.praqma 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 Rqm 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

RQM Plugin 2.8 and earlier stores a password unencrypted in its global configuration file `net.praqma.jenkins.rqm.RqmBuilder.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.

CVE-2022-34809 Affected Rqm plugin Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
net.praqma:rqm-plugin
maven/net.praqma/rqm-plugin
Maven
≤ 2.8

References

NVD — CVE-2022-34809 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-34809
Rqm plugin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/rqm-plugin
Rqm plugin Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-06-30/#SECURITY-2155

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34809?
CVE-2022-34809 is a security vulnerability in Rqm plugin involving Password stored in plain text by Jenkins RQM Plugin under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Rqm plugin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: net.praqma:rqm-plugin.
What version fixes CVE-2022-34809?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is rqm-plugin affected?
Yes, net.praqma:rqm-plugin is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-34809?
CVE-2022-34809 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-2022-34809?
CVE-2022-34809 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-2022-34809?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=net.praqma'. 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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  "published" : "2022-07-01T00:01:08Z",
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  "summary" : "Password stored in plain text by Jenkins RQM Plugin",
  "details" : "RQM Plugin 2.8 and earlier stores a password unencrypted in its global configuration file `net.praqma.jenkins.rqm.RqmBuilder.xml` on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration.\n\nThis password can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.",
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  } ],
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      "events" : [ {
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      }, {
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      } ]
    } ]
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  "references" : [ {
    "type" : "ADVISORY",
    "url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-34809"
  }, {
    "type" : "PACKAGE",
    "url" : "https://github.com/jenkinsci/rqm-plugin"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-06-30/#SECURITY-2155"
  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
    "cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-256", "CWE-522" ],
    "severity" : "LOW",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2022-12-12T21:35:24Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : "2022-06-30T18:15:00Z"
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}