CVE-2022-45384: Reverse proxy auth plugin Jenkins Reverse Proxy Auth Plugin Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wcjj-qm5v-j4pc
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-522 CWE-256
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-45384 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) jenkins reverse proxy auth plugin vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Reverse proxy auth plugin libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins reverse proxy auth plugin vulnerable due to plaintext storage of passwords. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.7.4.

CVE-2022-45384 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-45384
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wcjj-qm5v-j4pc
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Reverse proxy auth plugin
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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:H/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 High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-45384

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Reverse proxy auth plugin 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.main:reverse-proxy-auth-plugin fixed: 1.7.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>reverse-proxy-auth-plugin</artifactId>
    <version>1.7.4</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.main

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-45384, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.main

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Reverse proxy auth plugin in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.7.4), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.main 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 Reverse proxy auth plugin, 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 Reverse Proxy Auth Plugin versions 1.7.3 and earlier stores the LDAP manager password unencrypted in the global config.xml file on the Jenkins controller where it can be viewed by attackers with access to the Jenkins controller file system.

CVE-2022-45384 Affected Reverse proxy auth plugin Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.7.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.main:reverse-proxy-auth-plugin
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/reverse-proxy-auth-plugin
Maven
≥ 1.7.3
< 1.7.4
1.7.4

References

NVD — CVE-2022-45384 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-45384
Reverse proxy auth plugin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/reverse-proxy-auth-plugin
Reverse proxy auth plugin Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-11-15/#SECURITY-2094
Reverse proxy auth plugin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/15/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-45384?
CVE-2022-45384 is a security vulnerability in Reverse proxy auth plugin involving Jenkins Reverse Proxy Auth Plugin vulnerable due to plaintext storage of passwords under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Reverse proxy auth plugin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.7.4 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.main:reverse-proxy-auth-plugin.
What version fixes CVE-2022-45384?
Upgrading to 1.7.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is reverse-proxy-auth-plugin affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.main:reverse-proxy-auth-plugin is affected in releases prior to 1.7.4. Upgrade your dependency to 1.7.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-45384?
CVE-2022-45384 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-45384?
CVE-2022-45384 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-2022-45384?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.main'. 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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  "published" : "2022-11-16T12:00:23Z",
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