CVE-2015-5319: Jenkins core Jenkins Has XML External Entity Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3j9c-cp7m-8w8g
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CWE-611
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-5319 is a MODERATE jenkins has xml external entity vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Jenkins core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins has xml external entity (xxe) vulnerability in job configuration via cli. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.638, 1.625.2.

CVE-2015-5319 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-5319
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3j9c-cp7m-8w8g
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product Jenkins core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2015-5319

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jenkins core 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.main:jenkins-core fixed: 1.638 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkins-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.638</version>
</dependency>
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core fixed: 1.625.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkins-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.625.2</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.main

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2015-5319, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.main

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jenkins core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.638), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.main 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-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference, where the product processes an xml document that can contain xml entities with uris that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. In Jenkins core, 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

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the create-job CLI command in Jenkins before 1.638 and LTS before 1.625.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted job configuration that is then used in an "XML-aware tool," as demonstrated by get-job and update-job.

CVE-2015-5319 Affected Jenkins core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.6381.625.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core
Maven
≥ 1.626
< 1.638
1.638
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core
Maven
< 1.625.2
1.625.2

References

NVD — CVE-2015-5319 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-5319
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins/commit/e78e9e8144f7304cf274cd4b756f458cf63a3556
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2016:00... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:0070
Jenkins core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins
Jenkins core Security Information SECURITY
https://wiki.jenkins-ci.org/display/SECURITY/Jenkins+Security+Advisory+2015-11-11
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2016-04... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0489.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5319?
CVE-2015-5319 is a security vulnerability in Jenkins core involving Jenkins has XML External Entity (XXE) Vulnerability in Job Configuration via CLI under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which Jenkins core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.638, 1.625.2 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core.
What version fixes CVE-2015-5319?
Upgrading to 1.638, 1.625.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jenkins-core affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core is affected in releases prior to 1.638, 1.625.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.638, 1.625.2 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-5319?
CVE-2015-5319 is classified under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2015-5319?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.main'. 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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