CVE-2015-5325: Jenkins core Jenkins Allows Bypass Of Access Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x2q2-8pwq-fr5r
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CWE-284
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-5325 is a MODERATE jenkins allows bypass of access vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Jenkins core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins allows bypass of access restrictions. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.625.2, 1.638.

CVE-2015-5325 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-5325
GHSA Identifier GHSA-x2q2-8pwq-fr5r
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Jenkins core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2015-5325

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: 1.625.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkins-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.625.2</version>
</dependency>
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>
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-2015-5325, 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 1.625.2), 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. 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

Jenkins before 1.638 and LTS before 1.625.2 allow attackers to bypass intended slave-to-master access restrictions by leveraging a JNLP slave. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-3665.

CVE-2015-5325 Affected Jenkins core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.625.21.638
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core
Maven
< 1.625.2
1.625.2
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core
Maven
≥ 1.626
< 1.638
1.638

References

NVD — CVE-2015-5325 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-5325
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins/commit/054a329c59171ca12ff98f7063ce7fd053ee08bf
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-2015-5325?
CVE-2015-5325 is a security vulnerability in Jenkins core involving Jenkins allows Bypass of Access Restrictions under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Jenkins core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.625.2, 1.638 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core.
What version fixes CVE-2015-5325?
Upgrading to 1.625.2, 1.638 (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 1.625.2, 1.638. Upgrade your dependency to 1.625.2, 1.638 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-5325?
CVE-2015-5325 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2015-5325?
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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