CVE-2023-25768: Azure credentials Missing Authorization Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-px2r-cmr2-phw7
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-862 CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-25768 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Azure credentials libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves missing authorization in jenkins azure credentials plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 254.v64da_8176c83a.

CVE-2023-25768 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-25768
GHSA Identifier GHSA-px2r-cmr2-phw7
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Azure credentials
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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:N/I:H/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 None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-25768

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Azure credentials 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:azure-credentials fixed: 254.v64da_8176c83a 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>azure-credentials</artifactId>
    <version>254.v64da_8176c83a</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-2023-25768, 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 Azure credentials in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 254.v64da_8176c83a), 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-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Azure credentials, 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

A missing permission check in Jenkins Azure Credentials Plugin 253.v887e0f9e898b and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified web server.

CVE-2023-25768 Affected Azure credentials Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
254.v64da_8176c83a
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:azure-credentials
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/azure-credentials
Maven
< 254.v64da_8176c83a
254.v64da_8176c83a

References

NVD — CVE-2023-25768 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-25768
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/azure-credentials-plugin/commit/64da8176c83a41bb83d3ad759628c9bd275b42f5
Azure credentials Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/azure-credentials-plugin
Azure credentials Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-02-15/#SECURITY-1756
Azure credentials Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/15/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-25768?
CVE-2023-25768 is a security vulnerability in Azure credentials involving Missing Authorization in Jenkins Azure Credentials Plugin under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Azure credentials versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 254.v64da_8176c83a across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:azure-credentials.
What version fixes CVE-2023-25768?
Upgrading to 254.v64da_8176c83a (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is azure-credentials affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:azure-credentials is affected in releases prior to 254.v64da_8176c83a. Upgrade your dependency to 254.v64da_8176c83a or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-25768?
CVE-2023-25768 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-25768?
CVE-2023-25768 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-25768?
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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