CVE-2024-39458: Structs Exposure Of Secrets Through System Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xfx3-cr74-x3cv
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CVSS 3.1
CWE-209 CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-39458 is a LOW (CVSS 3.1) exposure of secrets through system vulnerability (CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information) affecting Structs libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves exposure of secrets through system log in jenkins structs plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 338.v848422169819.

CVE-2024-39458 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-39458
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xfx3-cr74-x3cv
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.1
CWE Classification CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information
Affected Product Structs
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

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 Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-39458

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Structs 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:structs fixed: 338.v848422169819 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>structs</artifactId>
    <version>338.v848422169819</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-2024-39458, 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 Structs in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 338.v848422169819), 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-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information, where the product generates an error message that includes sensitive information about its environment, users, or associated data. In Structs, 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

Structs Plugin provides utility functionality used, e.g., in Pipeline to instantiate and configure build steps, typically before their execution. When Structs Plugin 337.v1b_04ea_4df7c8 and earlier fails to configure a build step, it logs a warning message containing diagnostic information that may contain secrets passed as step parameters. This can result in accidental exposure of secrets through the default system log. Structs Plugin 338.v848422169819 inspects the types of actual parameters before logging these warning messages, and limits detailed diagnostic information to FINE level log messages if secrets are involved. These log messages are not displayed in the default Jenkins system log.

CVE-2024-39458 Affected Structs Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
338.v848422169819
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:structs
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/structs
Maven
< 338.v848422169819
338.v848422169819

References

NVD — CVE-2024-39458 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-39458
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/structs-plugin/commit/84842216981976d920b568726f8590a7b39a56a1
Structs Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/structs-plugin
Structs Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2024-06-26/#SECURITY-3371
Structs Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/26/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39458?
CVE-2024-39458 is a security vulnerability in Structs involving Exposure of secrets through system log in Jenkins Structs Plugin under CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information.
Which Structs versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 338.v848422169819 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:structs.
What version fixes CVE-2024-39458?
Upgrading to 338.v848422169819 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is structs affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:structs is affected in releases prior to 338.v848422169819. Upgrade your dependency to 338.v848422169819 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-39458?
CVE-2024-39458 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-39458?
CVE-2024-39458 is classified under CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information (The product generates an error message that includes sensitive information about its environment, users, or associated data.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-39458?
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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