CVE-2012-6073: Jenkins core Jenkins Affected By Open Redirect Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mqgf-4rw4-2cq2
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CWE-20 CWE-601
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2012-6073 is a LOW jenkins affected by open redirect vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Jenkins core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins affected by open redirect vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.480.1, 1.491.

CVE-2012-6073 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2012-6073
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mqgf-4rw4-2cq2
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Jenkins core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2012-6073

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: 1.480.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkins-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.480.1</version>
</dependency>
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core fixed: 1.491 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkins-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.491</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-2012-6073, 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 1.480.1), 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. 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

Open redirect vulnerability in Jenkins before 1.491, Jenkins LTS before 1.480.1, and Jenkins Enterprise 1.424.x before 1.424.6.13, 1.447.x before 1.447.4.1, and 1.466.x before 1.466.10.1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.

CVE-2012-6073 Affected Jenkins core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.480.11.491
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core
Maven
< 1.480.1
1.480.1
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core
Maven
≥ 1.481
< 1.491
1.491

References

NVD — CVE-2012-6073 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-6073
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=890608
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+2012-11-20
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2013-02... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0220.html
Jenkins core Security Information SECURITY
http://www.cloudbees.com/jenkins-advisory/jenkins-security-advisory-2012-11-20.cb
Jenkins core Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/28/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6073?
CVE-2012-6073 is a security vulnerability in Jenkins core involving Jenkins affected by Open Redirect Vulnerability under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Jenkins core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.480.1, 1.491 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core.
What version fixes CVE-2012-6073?
Upgrading to 1.480.1, 1.491 (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 1.480.1, 1.491. Upgrade your dependency to 1.480.1, 1.491 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2012-6073?
CVE-2012-6073 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2012-6073?
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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