CVE-2016-3102: Script security Jenkins Script Security Plugin Allows Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xgjx-96v4-mqxx
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CVSS 7.3
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-3102 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.3) jenkins script security plugin allows vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Script security libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins script security plugin allows for bypass of groovy sandbox protection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.18.1.

CVE-2016-3102 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-3102
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xgjx-96v4-mqxx
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.3
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Script security
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.3

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2016-3102

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Script security 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:script-security fixed: 1.18.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>script-security</artifactId>
    <version>1.18.1</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-2016-3102, 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 Script security in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.18.1), 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 General Security Weakness. In Script security, 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 Script Security plugin before 1.18.1 in Jenkins might allow remote attackers to bypass a Groovy sandbox protection mechanism via a plugin that performs (1) direct field access or (2) get/set array operations.

CVE-2016-3102 Affected Script security Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.18.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:script-security
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/script-security
Maven
< 1.18.1
1.18.1

References

NVD — CVE-2016-3102 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3102
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/script-security-plugin/commit/e7d3bc9c1e25caa23cea33381134a4baaedc75b8
Script security Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/script-security-plugin
Script security Security Information SECURITY
https://wiki.jenkins-ci.org/display/SECURITY/Jenkins+Security+Advisory+2016-04-11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3102?
CVE-2016-3102 is a security vulnerability in Script security involving Jenkins Script Security Plugin allows for Bypass of Groovy Sandbox Protection under General Security Weakness.
Which Script security versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.18.1 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:script-security.
What version fixes CVE-2016-3102?
Upgrading to 1.18.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is script-security affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:script-security is affected in releases prior to 1.18.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.18.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-3102?
CVE-2016-3102 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-3102?
CVE-2016-3102 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2016-3102?
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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