CVE-2022-38665: Collabnet RabbitMQ Password Stored Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qh87-2qvh-5jf8
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CVSS 3.3
CWE-522 CWE-256
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-38665 is a LOW (CVSS 3.3) rabbitmq password stored vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Collabnet libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves rabbitmq password stored in plain text by jenkins collabnet plugins plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.9.

CVE-2022-38665 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-38665
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qh87-2qvh-5jf8
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.3
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Collabnet
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:3.1/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-2022-38665

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Collabnet 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:collabnet fixed: 2.0.9 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>collabnet</artifactId>
    <version>2.0.9</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-2022-38665, 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 Collabnet in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.9), 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-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials, where the product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval. In Collabnet, 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 CollabNet Plugins Plugin 2.0.8 and earlier stores a RabbitMQ 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-2022-38665 Affected Collabnet Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:collabnet
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/collabnet
Maven
< 2.0.9
2.0.9

References

NVD — CVE-2022-38665 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-38665
Collabnet Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/collabnet-plugin
Collabnet Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-08-23/#SECURITY-2157
Collabnet Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/23/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38665?
CVE-2022-38665 is a security vulnerability in Collabnet involving RabbitMQ password stored in plain text by Jenkins CollabNet Plugins Plugin under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Collabnet versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.9 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:collabnet.
What version fixes CVE-2022-38665?
Upgrading to 2.0.9 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is collabnet affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:collabnet is affected in releases prior to 2.0.9. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.9 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-38665?
CVE-2022-38665 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-38665?
CVE-2022-38665 is classified under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials (The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-38665?
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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