CVE-2019-1003048: Prqa plugin Jenkins PRQA Plugin Stored Password Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mxmw-6qgj-h67x
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CVSS 3.3
CWE-311
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-1003048 is a LOW (CVSS 3.3) jenkins prqa plugin stored password vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Prqa plugin libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins prqa plugin stored password in plain text. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.1.2.

CVE-2019-1003048 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-1003048
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mxmw-6qgj-h67x
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.3
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Prqa 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:3.0/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-2019-1003048

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Prqa 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.

com.programmingresearch:prqa-plugin fixed: 3.1.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.programmingresearch</groupId>
    <artifactId>prqa-plugin</artifactId>
    <version>3.1.2</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.programmingresearch

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2019-1003048, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.programmingresearch

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Prqa plugin in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.1.2), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.programmingresearch 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-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data, where the product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. In Prqa 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

Jenkins PRQA Plugin stored a password unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins controller. This password could be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system. The plugin now stores the password encrypted in the configuration files on disk.

CVE-2019-1003048 Affected Prqa plugin Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.1.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.programmingresearch:prqa-plugin
maven/com.programmingresearch/prqa-plugin
Maven
< 3.1.2
3.1.2

References

NVD — CVE-2019-1003048 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1003048
Prqa plugin Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-03-25/#SECURITY-1089
Prqa plugin Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200227082607/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107628
Prqa plugin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/03/28/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1003048?
CVE-2019-1003048 is a security vulnerability in Prqa plugin involving Jenkins PRQA Plugin stored password in plain text under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Prqa plugin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.1.2 across affected packages: com.programmingresearch:prqa-plugin.
What version fixes CVE-2019-1003048?
Upgrading to 3.1.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is prqa-plugin affected?
Yes, com.programmingresearch:prqa-plugin is affected in releases prior to 3.1.2. Upgrade your dependency to 3.1.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-1003048?
CVE-2019-1003048 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-1003048?
CVE-2019-1003048 is classified under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data (The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2019-1003048?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.programmingresearch'. 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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