CVE-2013-6372: Subversion Jenkins Subversion Plugin Stores Credentials Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c4fr-gx5w-8qf2
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CWE-326
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-6372 is a MODERATE jenkins subversion plugin stores credentials vulnerability (CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength) affecting Subversion libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins subversion plugin stores credentials with base64 encoding. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.54.

CVE-2013-6372 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-6372
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c4fr-gx5w-8qf2
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength
Affected Product Subversion
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2013-6372

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Subversion 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:subversion fixed: 1.54 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>subversion</artifactId>
    <version>1.54</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-2013-6372, 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 Subversion in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.54), 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-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength, where the product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required. In Subversion, 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 Subversion plugin before 1.54 for Jenkins stores credentials using base64 encoding, which allows local users to obtain passwords and SSH private keys by reading a subversion.credentials file.

CVE-2013-6372 Affected Subversion Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.54
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:subversion
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/subversion
Maven
< 1.54
1.54

References

NVD — CVE-2013-6372 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-6372
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/subversion-plugin/commit/7d4562d6f7e40de04bbe29577b51c79f07d05ba6
access.redhat.com/errata/rhba-2014:16... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2014:1630
Subversion Security Information SECURITY
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2013-6372
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1032391
Subversion Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/subversion-plugin
Subversion Security Information SECURITY
https://wiki.jenkins-ci.org/display/SECURITY/Jenkins+Security+Advisory+2013-11-20

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-6372?
CVE-2013-6372 is a security vulnerability in Subversion involving Jenkins Subversion Plugin Stores Credentials with Base64 Encoding under CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength.
Which Subversion versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.54 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:subversion.
What version fixes CVE-2013-6372?
Upgrading to 1.54 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is subversion affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:subversion is affected in releases prior to 1.54. Upgrade your dependency to 1.54 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-6372?
CVE-2013-6372 is classified under CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength (The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2013-6372?
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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