CVE-2017-1000387: Build publisher Jenkins Build-Publisher Plugin Has Insufficiently Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-m3wv-fr8v-fmh7
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CVSS 7.8
CWE-522
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-1000387 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.8) jenkins build-publisher plugin has insufficiently vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Build publisher libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins build-publisher plugin has insufficiently protected credentials. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.22.

CVE-2017-1000387 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-1000387
GHSA Identifier GHSA-m3wv-fr8v-fmh7
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.8
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Build publisher
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2017-1000387

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Build publisher 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:build-publisher fixed: 1.22 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>build-publisher</artifactId>
    <version>1.22</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-2017-1000387, 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 Build publisher in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.22), 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 Build publisher, 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 Build-Publisher plugin version 1.21 and earlier stores credentials to other Jenkins instances in the file `hudson.plugins.build_publisher.BuildPublisher.xml` in the Jenkins master home directory. These credentials were stored unencrypted, allowing anyone with local file system access to access them. Additionally, the credentials were also transmitted in plain text as part of the configuration form. This could result in exposure of the credentials through browser extensions, cross-site scripting vulnerabilities, and similar situations. Build-Publisher Plugin 1.22 encrypts the credentials on disk, and only transmits their encrypted form to users viewing the configuration form.

CVE-2017-1000387 Affected Build publisher Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.22
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:build-publisher
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/build-publisher
Maven
< 1.22
1.22

References

NVD — CVE-2017-1000387 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-1000387
Build publisher Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2017-10-23
Build publisher Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101544

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1000387?
CVE-2017-1000387 is a security vulnerability in Build publisher involving Jenkins Build-Publisher plugin has Insufficiently Protected Credentials under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Build publisher versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.22 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:build-publisher.
What version fixes CVE-2017-1000387?
Upgrading to 1.22 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is build-publisher affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:build-publisher is affected in releases prior to 1.22. Upgrade your dependency to 1.22 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-1000387?
CVE-2017-1000387 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-1000387?
CVE-2017-1000387 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-2017-1000387?
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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