CVE-2019-10361: M2release Jenkins Maven Release Plug-in Plugin Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vwx8-qpqh-qwm9
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CVSS 3.3
CWE-522
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-10361 is a LOW (CVSS 3.3) jenkins maven release plug-in plugin vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting M2release libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins maven release plug-in plugin stored credentials in plain text. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.15.0.

CVE-2019-10361 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-10361
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vwx8-qpqh-qwm9
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.3
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product M2release
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:3.0/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-2019-10361

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected M2release 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.m2release:m2release fixed: 0.15.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins.m2release</groupId>
    <artifactId>m2release</artifactId>
    <version>0.15.0</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.m2release

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2019-10361, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins.m2release

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of M2release in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.15.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins.m2release 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 M2release, 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 Maven Release Plug-in Plugin stored credentials unencrypted in its global configuration file `org.jvnet.hudson.plugins.m2release.M2ReleaseBuildWrapper.xml` on the Jenkins controller. These credentials could be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system. Maven Release Plug-in Plugin now stores credentials encrypted.

CVE-2019-10361 Affected M2release Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.15.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins.m2release:m2release
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins.m2release/m2release
Maven
< 0.15.0
0.15.0

References

NVD — CVE-2019-10361 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-10361
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/m2release-plugin/commit/a2e7f2bb82640a9d3641265a19c86ba141a7e79c
M2release Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-07-31/#SECURITY-1435
M2release Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/07/31/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-10361?
CVE-2019-10361 is a security vulnerability in M2release involving Jenkins Maven Release Plug-in Plugin stored credentials in plain text under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which M2release versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.15.0 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins.m2release:m2release.
What version fixes CVE-2019-10361?
Upgrading to 0.15.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is m2release affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins.m2release:m2release is affected in releases prior to 0.15.0. Upgrade your dependency to 0.15.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-10361?
CVE-2019-10361 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-10361?
CVE-2019-10361 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-2019-10361?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins.m2release'. 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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