CVE-2018-1000413: Config file provider Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vwfm-42q6-qj75
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-1000413 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Config file provider libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves stored xss vulnerability in config file provider plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.2.

CVE-2018-1000413 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-1000413
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vwfm-42q6-qj75
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Config file provider
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2018-1000413

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Config file provider 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:config-file-provider fixed: 3.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>config-file-provider</artifactId>
    <version>3.2</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-2018-1000413, 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 Config file provider in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.2), 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Config file provider, 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 cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in Jenkins Config File Provider Plugin 3.1 and earlier in configfiles.jelly, providerlist.jelly that allows users with the ability to configure configuration files to insert arbitrary HTML into some pages in Jenkins.

CVE-2018-1000413 Affected Config file provider Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:config-file-provider
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/config-file-provider
Maven
< 3.2
3.2

References

NVD — CVE-2018-1000413 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000413
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/config-file-provider-plugin/commit/5c1df554e44b712e5d926b8d5557c592bf9f0a33
Config file provider Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-09-25/#SECURITY-1080
Config file provider Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106532

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1000413?
CVE-2018-1000413 is a security vulnerability in Config file provider involving Stored XSS vulnerability in Config File Provider Plugin under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Config file provider versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.2 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:config-file-provider.
What version fixes CVE-2018-1000413?
Upgrading to 3.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is config-file-provider affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:config-file-provider is affected in releases prior to 3.2. Upgrade your dependency to 3.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-1000413?
CVE-2018-1000413 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-1000413?
CVE-2018-1000413 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2018-1000413?
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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