CVE-2019-10428: Aqua security scanner Jenkins Aqua Security Scanner Plugin Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xp44-8vwr-xwmv
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-319
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-10428 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) jenkins aqua security scanner plugin vulnerability (CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information) affecting Aqua security scanner libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins aqua security scanner plugin showed plain text password in configuration form. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.0.18.

CVE-2019-10428 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-10428
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xp44-8vwr-xwmv
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
Affected Product Aqua security scanner
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:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2019-10428

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Aqua security scanner 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:aqua-security-scanner fixed: 3.0.18 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>aqua-security-scanner</artifactId>
    <version>3.0.18</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-2019-10428, 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 Aqua security scanner in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.0.18), 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-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information, where the product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. In Aqua security scanner, 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 Aqua Security Scanner Plugin 3.0.17 and earlier transmitted configured credentials in plain text as part of the global Jenkins configuration form, potentially resulting in their exposure.

CVE-2019-10428 Affected Aqua security scanner Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.0.18
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:aqua-security-scanner
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/aqua-security-scanner
Maven
< 3.0.18
3.0.18

References

NVD — CVE-2019-10428 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-10428
Aqua security scanner Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-09-25/#SECURITY-1508
Aqua security scanner Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/25/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-10428?
CVE-2019-10428 is a security vulnerability in Aqua security scanner involving Jenkins Aqua Security Scanner Plugin showed plain text password in configuration form under CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information.
Which Aqua security scanner versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.0.18 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:aqua-security-scanner.
What version fixes CVE-2019-10428?
Upgrading to 3.0.18 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is aqua-security-scanner affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:aqua-security-scanner is affected in releases prior to 3.0.18. Upgrade your dependency to 3.0.18 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-10428?
CVE-2019-10428 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-10428?
CVE-2019-10428 is classified under CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information (The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2019-10428?
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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