CVE-2023-28685: Absint a3 Jenkins AbsInt A³ Plugin XML Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wf8m-qr47-xc9m
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CVSS 7.1
CWE-611
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-28685 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.1) jenkins absint a³ plugin xml vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Absint a3 libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins absint a³ plugin xml external entity reference vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-28685 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-28685
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wf8m-qr47-xc9m
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.1
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product Absint a3
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.1

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-28685

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Absint a3 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:absint-a3 fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>absint-a3</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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-2023-28685, 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 Absint a3 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), 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-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference, where the product processes an xml document that can contain xml entities with uris that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. In Absint a3, 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 AbsInt a³ Plugin 1.1.0 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks. This allows attackers able to control `Project File (APX)` contents to have Jenkins parse a crafted XML document that uses external entities for extraction of secrets from the Jenkins controller or server-side request forgery.

CVE-2023-28685 Affected Absint a3 Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:absint-a3
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/absint-a3
Maven
≤ 1.1.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-28685 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28685
Absint a3 Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-03-21/#SECURITY-2930

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28685?
CVE-2023-28685 is a security vulnerability in Absint a3 involving Jenkins AbsInt a³ Plugin XML External Entity Reference vulnerability under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which Absint a3 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:absint-a3.
What version fixes CVE-2023-28685?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is absint-a3 affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:absint-a3 is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-28685?
CVE-2023-28685 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-28685?
CVE-2023-28685 is classified under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-28685?
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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