CVE-2023-30513: Kubernetes Jenkins Kubernetes Plugin Does Not Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v5hq-cqqr-6w4g
CVSS 4.3
CWE-319
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-30513 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) jenkins kubernetes plugin does not vulnerability (CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information) affecting Kubernetes libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins kubernetes plugin does not properly mask credentials. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3910.ve59cec5e33ea.

CVE-2023-30513 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-30513
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v5hq-cqqr-6w4g
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
Affected Product Kubernetes
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-2023-30513

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Kubernetes 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.csanchez.jenkins.plugins:kubernetes fixed: 3910.ve59cec5e33ea
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.csanchez.jenkins.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>kubernetes</artifactId>
    <version>3910.ve59cec5e33ea</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.csanchez.jenkins.plugins

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-30513, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.csanchez.jenkins.plugins

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Kubernetes in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3910.ve59cec5e33ea), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.csanchez.jenkins.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-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information, where the product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. In Kubernetes, 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

Multiple Jenkins plugins do not properly mask (i.e., replace with asterisks) credentials printed in the build log from Pipeline steps like sh and bat, when both of the following conditions are met: - The credentials are printed in build steps executing on an agent (typically inside a node block). - Push mode for durable task logging is enabled. This is a hidden option in Pipeline: Nodes and Processes that can be enabled through the Java system property org.jenkinsci.plugins.workflow.steps.durable_task.DurableTaskStep.USE_WATCHING. It is also automatically enabled by some plugins, e.g., OpenTelemetry and Pipeline Logging over CloudWatch. The following plugins are affected by this vulnerability: - Kubernetes 3909.v1f2c633e8590 and earlier (SECURITY-3079 / CVE-2023-30513) - Azure Key Vault 187.va_cd5fecd198a_ and earlier (SECURITY-3051 / CVE-2023-30514) - Thycotic DevOps Secrets Vault 1.0.0 (SECURITY-3078 / CVE-2023-30515) The following plugins have been updated to properly mask credentials in the build log when push mode for durable task logging is enabled: - Kubernetes 3910.ve59cec5e33ea_ (SECURITY-3079 / CVE-2023-30513) - Azure Key Vault 188.vf46b_7fa_846a_1 (SECURITY-3051 / CVE-2023-30514) As of publication of this advisory, there is no fix available for the following plugin: - Thycotic DevOps Secrets Vault 1.0.0 (SECURITY-3078 / CVE-2023-30515)

CVE-2023-30513 Affected Kubernetes Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3910.ve59cec5e33ea
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.csanchez.jenkins.plugins:kubernetes
Maven
< 3910.ve59cec5e33ea
3910.ve59cec5e33ea

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-30513?
CVE-2023-30513 is a security vulnerability in Kubernetes involving Jenkins Kubernetes Plugin does not properly mask credentials under CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information.
Which Kubernetes versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3910.ve59cec5e33ea across affected packages: org.csanchez.jenkins.plugins:kubernetes.
What version fixes CVE-2023-30513?
Upgrading to 3910.ve59cec5e33ea (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is kubernetes affected?
Yes, org.csanchez.jenkins.plugins:kubernetes is affected in releases prior to 3910.ve59cec5e33ea. Upgrade your dependency to 3910.ve59cec5e33ea or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-30513?
CVE-2023-30513 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-2023-30513?
CVE-2023-30513 is classified under CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information (The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-30513?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.csanchez.jenkins.plugins'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
Normalized schema output
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