CVE-2020-2209: TestComplete Password Stored Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-r32r-f6wr-cc3w
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-522 CWE-256
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-2209 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) password stored vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting TestComplete libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves password stored in plain text by jenkins testcomplete support plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.2.

CVE-2020-2209 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-2209
GHSA Identifier GHSA-r32r-f6wr-cc3w
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product TestComplete
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

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:L/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 Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2020-2209

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected TestComplete 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:TestComplete fixed: 2.5.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>TestComplete</artifactId>
    <version>2.5.2</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-2020-2209, 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 TestComplete in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.5.2), 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 TestComplete, 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 TestComplete support Plugin prior to version 2.5.2 stores a password unencrypted in job `config.xml` files on the Jenkins master where it can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission, or access to the master file system. Version 2.5.2 contains a patch for this issue.

CVE-2020-2209 Affected TestComplete Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.5.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:TestComplete
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/TestComplete
Maven
< 2.5.2
2.5.2

References

NVD — CVE-2020-2209 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2209
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/testcomplete-plugin/commit/00988873c6ea7e8d081380e4262538960efd6bf1
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/testcomplete-plugin/commit/91dae11421b70a334d2058286e30402cf2f86d4b
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/testcomplete-plugin/commit/ca783d3b6be28b13f82865afa6a8888795d57d10
TestComplete Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/testcomplete-plugin
TestComplete Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-07-02/#SECURITY-1686
TestComplete Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/07/02/7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2209?
CVE-2020-2209 is a security vulnerability in TestComplete involving Password stored in plain text by Jenkins TestComplete support Plugin under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which TestComplete versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.5.2 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:TestComplete.
What version fixes CVE-2020-2209?
Upgrading to 2.5.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is TestComplete affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:TestComplete is affected in releases prior to 2.5.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.5.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-2209?
CVE-2020-2209 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-2209?
CVE-2020-2209 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-2020-2209?
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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