CVE-2020-2107: Fortify Fortify Plugin Stored Credentials Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xr37-pjfh-qwwc
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-522 CWE-256
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-2107 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) fortify plugin stored credentials vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Fortify libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves fortify plugin stored credentials in plain text. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 19.2.30.

CVE-2020-2107 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-2107
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xr37-pjfh-qwwc
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Fortify
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/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 Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2020-2107

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Fortify 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:fortify fixed: 19.2.30 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>fortify</artifactId>
    <version>19.2.30</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-2020-2107, 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 Fortify in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 19.2.30), 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-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials, where the product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval. In Fortify, 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

Fortify Plugin 19.1.29 and earlier stored its proxy server password unencrypted in job `config.xml` files. This password could be read by users with the Extended Read permission. Fortify Plugin 19.2.30 now encrypts the proxy server password.

CVE-2020-2107 Affected Fortify Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
19.2.30
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:fortify
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/fortify
Maven
< 19.2.30
19.2.30

References

NVD — CVE-2020-2107 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2107
Fortify Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/fortify-plugin
Fortify Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-01-29/#SECURITY-1565
Fortify Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/29/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2107?
CVE-2020-2107 is a security vulnerability in Fortify involving Fortify Plugin stored credentials in plain text under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Fortify versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 19.2.30 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:fortify.
What version fixes CVE-2020-2107?
Upgrading to 19.2.30 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is fortify affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:fortify is affected in releases prior to 19.2.30. Upgrade your dependency to 19.2.30 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-2107?
CVE-2020-2107 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-2107?
CVE-2020-2107 is classified under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials (The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2020-2107?
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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