CVE-2018-19413: Sonar plugin api Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-m643-2pfv-xwm8
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-19413 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Sonar plugin api libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in sonarsource sonarqube api. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.5.

CVE-2018-19413 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-19413
GHSA Identifier GHSA-m643-2pfv-xwm8
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Sonar plugin api
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:3.0/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-2018-19413

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Sonar plugin api 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.sonarsource.sonarqube:sonar-plugin-api fixed: 7.5 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.sonarsource.sonarqube</groupId>
    <artifactId>sonar-plugin-api</artifactId>
    <version>7.5</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.sonarsource.sonarqube

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2018-19413, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.sonarsource.sonarqube

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Sonar plugin api in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 7.5), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.sonarsource.sonarqube 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Sonar plugin api, 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

A vulnerability in the API of SonarSource SonarQube before 7.5 could allow an authenticated user to discover sensitive information such as valid user-account logins in the web application. The vulnerability occurs because of improperly configured access controls that cause the API to return the externalIdentity field to non-administrator users. The attacker could use this information in subsequent attacks against the system.

CVE-2018-19413 Affected Sonar plugin api Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.sonarsource.sonarqube:sonar-plugin-api
maven/org.sonarsource.sonarqube/sonar-plugin-api
Maven
< 7.5
7.5

References

NVD — CVE-2018-19413 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-19413
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/SonarSource/sonarqube/commit/7b567ba3d15ed7dd0b0bba0330686487e35af85c
jira.sonarsource.com/browse/sonar-11305 WEB
https://jira.sonarsource.com/browse/SONAR-11305
Sonar plugin api Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/150496/SonarSource-SonarQube-7.3-Information-Disclosure.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-19413?
CVE-2018-19413 is a security vulnerability in Sonar plugin api involving Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in SonarSource SonarQube API under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Sonar plugin api versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.5 across affected packages: org.sonarsource.sonarqube:sonar-plugin-api.
What version fixes CVE-2018-19413?
Upgrading to 7.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is sonar-plugin-api affected?
Yes, org.sonarsource.sonarqube:sonar-plugin-api is affected in releases prior to 7.5. Upgrade your dependency to 7.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-19413?
CVE-2018-19413 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-19413?
CVE-2018-19413 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2018-19413?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.sonarsource.sonarqube'. 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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