CVE-2020-2274: Elastest Passwords Stored Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p9rc-x48f-582x
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-312
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-2274 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) passwords stored vulnerability (CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information) affecting Elastest libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves passwords stored in plain text by elastest plugin. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2020-2274 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-2274
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p9rc-x48f-582x
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
Affected Product Elastest
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/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 High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2020-2274

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Elastest 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.plugins:elastest fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>elastest</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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.plugins

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2020-2274, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

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

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins 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-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information, where the product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere. In Elastest, 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 ElasTest Plugin 1.2.1 and earlier stores its server password unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins controller where it can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.

CVE-2020-2274 Affected Elastest Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:elastest
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/elastest
Maven
≤ 1.2.1

References

NVD — CVE-2020-2274 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2274
Elastest Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/elastest-plugin
Elastest Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-09-16/#SECURITY-2014
Elastest Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/09/16/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2274?
CVE-2020-2274 is a security vulnerability in Elastest involving Passwords stored in plain text by ElasTest Plugin under CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information.
Which Elastest versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:elastest.
What version fixes CVE-2020-2274?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is elastest affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:elastest is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-2274?
CVE-2020-2274 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-2274?
CVE-2020-2274 is classified under CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information (The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2020-2274?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins'. 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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