CVE-2022-43424: Compuware xpediter code coverage Agent-to-controller Security Bypass Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mfcw-83qg-4vw3
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-693
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-43424 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) agent-to-controller security bypass vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure) affecting Compuware xpediter code coverage libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves agent-to-controller security bypass vulnerability in jenkins compuware xpediter code coverage plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.8.

CVE-2022-43424 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-43424
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mfcw-83qg-4vw3
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure
Affected Product Compuware xpediter code coverage
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-2022-43424

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Compuware xpediter code coverage dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

com.compuware.jenkins:compuware-xpediter-code-coverage fixed: 1.0.8 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.compuware.jenkins</groupId>
    <artifactId>compuware-xpediter-code-coverage</artifactId>
    <version>1.0.8</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=com.compuware.jenkins

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-43424, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.compuware.jenkins

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Compuware xpediter code coverage in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.8), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.compuware.jenkins 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-693: Protection Mechanism Failure, where the product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product. In Compuware xpediter code coverage, 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

Compuware Xpediter Code Coverage Plugin 1.0.7 and earlier implements an agent/controller message that does not limit where it can be executed. It allows attackers able to control agent processes to obtain the values of Java system properties from the Jenkins controller process. This vulnerability is only exploitable in Jenkins 2.318 and earlier, LTS 2.303.2 and earlier. See the [LTS upgrade guide](https://www.jenkins.io/doc/upgrade-guide/2.303/#upgrading-to-jenkins-lts-2-303-3). Compuware Xpediter Code Coverage Plugin 1.0.8 restricts execution of the agent/controller message to agents.

CVE-2022-43424 Affected Compuware xpediter code coverage Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.compuware.jenkins:compuware-xpediter-code-coverage
maven/com.compuware.jenkins/compuware-xpediter-code-coverage
Maven
< 1.0.8
1.0.8

References

NVD — CVE-2022-43424 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-43424
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/compuware-xpediter-code-coverage-plugin/commit/e506fc9e77a2609f6a5aa331e052d35be652071c
Compuware xpediter code coverage Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/compuware-xpediter-code-coverage-plugin
Compuware xpediter code coverage Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-10-19/#SECURITY-2627
Compuware xpediter code coverage Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/19/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43424?
CVE-2022-43424 is a security vulnerability in Compuware xpediter code coverage involving Agent-to-controller security bypass vulnerability in Jenkins Compuware Xpediter Code Coverage Plugin under CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure.
Which Compuware xpediter code coverage versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.8 across affected packages: com.compuware.jenkins:compuware-xpediter-code-coverage.
What version fixes CVE-2022-43424?
Upgrading to 1.0.8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is compuware-xpediter-code-coverage affected?
Yes, com.compuware.jenkins:compuware-xpediter-code-coverage is affected in releases prior to 1.0.8. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.8 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-43424?
CVE-2022-43424 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-2022-43424?
CVE-2022-43424 is classified under CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure (The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-43424?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.compuware.jenkins'. 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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