CVE-2015-7539: Jenkins core Jenkins Does Not Verify Checksums Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x274-9m9r-fm5g
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-345
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-7539 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) jenkins does not verify checksums vulnerability (CWE-345: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity) affecting Jenkins core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins does not verify checksums for plugin files. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.625.2, 1.640.

CVE-2015-7539 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-7539
GHSA Identifier GHSA-x274-9m9r-fm5g
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-345: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
Affected Product Jenkins core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2015-7539

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jenkins core 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:jenkins-core fixed: 1.625.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkins-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.625.2</version>
</dependency>
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core fixed: 1.640 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkins-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.640</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-2015-7539, 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 Jenkins core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.625.2), 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-345: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity, where the product does not sufficiently verify the origin or authenticity of data, in a way that causes it to accept invalid data. In Jenkins core, 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

The Plugins Manager in Jenkins before 1.640 and LTS before 1.625.2 does not verify checksums for plugin files referenced in update site data, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted plugin.

CVE-2015-7539 Affected Jenkins core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.625.21.640
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core
Maven
< 1.625.2
1.625.2
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core
Maven
≥ 1.626
< 1.640
1.640

References

NVD — CVE-2015-7539 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-7539
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins/commit/11479a2cc0a322a6bcd7e65667f3d24aa4d444bb
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins/commit/97adb71aa4509f91e408a16ba312e817ec015cf4
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins/commit/9ec88357a354d8354728cc06e2b8c8b68aee58bf
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins/commit/c158648afa8888bc49ac337c973d4e4bc050118e
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins/commit/f99cb46e06f394637067730a82f46bddc3567295
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2016:00... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:0070
Jenkins core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins
Jenkins core Security Information SECURITY
https://wiki.jenkins-ci.org/display/SECURITY/Jenkins+Security+Advisory+2015-12-09
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2016-04... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0489.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7539?
CVE-2015-7539 is a security vulnerability in Jenkins core involving Jenkins does not Verify Checksums for Plugin Files under CWE-345: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity.
Which Jenkins core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.625.2, 1.640 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core.
What version fixes CVE-2015-7539?
Upgrading to 1.625.2, 1.640 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jenkins-core affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core is affected in releases prior to 1.625.2, 1.640. Upgrade your dependency to 1.625.2, 1.640 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-7539?
CVE-2015-7539 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-7539?
CVE-2015-7539 is classified under CWE-345: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity (The product does not sufficiently verify the origin or authenticity of data, in a way that causes it to accept invalid data.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2015-7539?
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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