CVE-2018-1999002: Jenkins core Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qf38-f2fr-q4x9
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-1999002 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Jenkins core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper input validation in jenkins. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.121.2, 2.132.

CVE-2018-1999002 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-1999002
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qf38-f2fr-q4x9
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Jenkins core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
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-2018-1999002

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: 2.121.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkins-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.121.2</version>
</dependency>
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core fixed: 2.132 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkins-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.132</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-2018-1999002, 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 2.121.2), 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

A arbitrary file read vulnerability exists in Jenkins 2.132 and earlier, 2.121.1 and earlier in the Stapler web framework's org/kohsuke/stapler/Stapler.java that allows attackers to send crafted HTTP requests returning the contents of any file on the Jenkins master file system that the Jenkins master has access to.

CVE-2018-1999002 Affected Jenkins core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.121.22.132
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core
Maven
< 2.121.2
2.121.2
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core
Maven
≥ 2.122
< 2.132
2.132

References

NVD — CVE-2018-1999002 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1999002
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins/commit/29ca81dd59c255ad633f1bd86cf1be40a5f02c64
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/stapler/commit/8e9679b08c36a2f0cf2a81855d5e04e2ed2ac2b3
Jenkins core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins
Jenkins core Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-07-18/#SECURITY-914
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46453 WEB
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46453
Jenkins core Security Information SECURITY
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1999002?
CVE-2018-1999002 is a security vulnerability in Jenkins core involving Improper Input Validation in Jenkins under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Jenkins core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.121.2, 2.132 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core.
What version fixes CVE-2018-1999002?
Upgrading to 2.121.2, 2.132 (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 2.121.2, 2.132. Upgrade your dependency to 2.121.2, 2.132 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-1999002?
CVE-2018-1999002 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-1999002?
CVE-2018-1999002 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-2018-1999002?
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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