CVE-2015-1806: Jenkins core Jenkins Allows For Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mm9c-4cv4-7rfv
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CWE-266
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-1806 is a MODERATE jenkins allows for privilege escalation vulnerability (CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment) affecting Jenkins core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins allows for privilege escalation by remote authenticated users. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.600, 1.596.1.

CVE-2015-1806 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-1806
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mm9c-4cv4-7rfv
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Affected Product Jenkins core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2015-1806

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jenkins core 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.main:jenkins-core fixed: 1.600 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkins-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.600</version>
</dependency>
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core fixed: 1.596.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkins-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.596.1</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.main

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2015-1806, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.main

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jenkins core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.600), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.main 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-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment, where a product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. In Jenkins core, 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

The combination filter Groovy script in Jenkins before 1.600 and LTS before 1.596.1 allows remote authenticated users with job configuration permission to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code on the master via unspecified vectors.

CVE-2015-1806 Affected Jenkins core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.6001.596.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core
Maven
≥ 1.597
< 1.600
1.600
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core
Maven
< 1.596.1
1.596.1

References

NVD — CVE-2015-1806 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1806
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2016:00... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:0070
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1205620
Jenkins core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins
Jenkins core Security Information SECURITY
https://wiki.jenkins-ci.org/display/SECURITY/Jenkins+Security+Advisory+2015-02-27
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015-18... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1844.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1806?
CVE-2015-1806 is a security vulnerability in Jenkins core involving Jenkins allows for Privilege Escalation by Remote Authenticated Users under CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment.
Which Jenkins core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.600, 1.596.1 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core.
What version fixes CVE-2015-1806?
Upgrading to 1.600, 1.596.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jenkins-core affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core is affected in releases prior to 1.600, 1.596.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.600, 1.596.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-1806?
CVE-2015-1806 is classified under CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment (A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2015-1806?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.main'. 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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