CVE-2023-37960: Mathworks polyspace Jenkins MathWorks Polyspace Plugin Vulnerable Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-q6cq-8r4j-6rj5
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-37960 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) jenkins mathworks polyspace plugin vulnerable vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Mathworks polyspace libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins mathworks polyspace plugin vulnerable to arbitrary file read. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-37960 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-37960
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q6cq-8r4j-6rj5
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Mathworks polyspace
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:H/I:N/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 High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-37960

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Mathworks polyspace 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.mathworks.polyspace.jenkins:mathworks-polyspace fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.mathworks.polyspace.jenkins</groupId>
    <artifactId>mathworks-polyspace</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=com.mathworks.polyspace.jenkins

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-37960, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.mathworks.polyspace.jenkins

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Mathworks polyspace 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=com.mathworks.polyspace.jenkins 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-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. In Mathworks polyspace, 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 MathWorks Polyspace Plugin 1.0.5 and earlier does not restrict the path of the attached files in Polyspace Notification post-build step. This allows attackers with Item/Configure permission to send emails with arbitrary files from the Jenkins controller file system.

CVE-2023-37960 Affected Mathworks polyspace Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.mathworks.polyspace.jenkins:mathworks-polyspace
maven/com.mathworks.polyspace.jenkins/mathworks-polyspace
Maven
≤ 1.0.5

References

NVD — CVE-2023-37960 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-37960
Mathworks polyspace Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-07-12/#SECURITY-3124
Mathworks polyspace Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/12/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-37960?
CVE-2023-37960 is a security vulnerability in Mathworks polyspace involving Jenkins MathWorks Polyspace Plugin vulnerable to arbitrary file read under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Mathworks polyspace versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: com.mathworks.polyspace.jenkins:mathworks-polyspace.
What version fixes CVE-2023-37960?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is mathworks-polyspace affected?
Yes, com.mathworks.polyspace.jenkins:mathworks-polyspace 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-2023-37960?
CVE-2023-37960 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:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-37960?
CVE-2023-37960 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-37960?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.mathworks.polyspace.jenkins'. 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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