CVE-2017-1000397: Maven plugin MitM On Jenkins Maven Plugin Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qhxw-54m9-6wwc
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CVSS 5.9
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-1000397 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.9) mitm on jenkins maven plugin vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Maven plugin libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves mitm on jenkins maven plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.0.

CVE-2017-1000397 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-1000397
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qhxw-54m9-6wwc
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.9
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Maven plugin
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.9

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2017-1000397

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Maven plugin 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:maven-plugin fixed: 3.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>maven-plugin</artifactId>
    <version>3.0</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-2017-1000397, 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 Maven plugin in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.0), 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Maven plugin, 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 Maven Plugin 2.17 and earlier bundled a version of the commons-httpclient library with the vulnerability CVE-2012-6153 that incorrectly verified SSL certificates, making it susceptible to man-in-the-middle attacks. Maven Plugin 3.0 no longer has a dependency on commons-httpclient.

CVE-2017-1000397 Affected Maven plugin Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.main:maven-plugin
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/maven-plugin
Maven
< 3.0
3.0

References

NVD — CVE-2017-1000397 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-1000397
Maven plugin Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2017-10-11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1000397?
CVE-2017-1000397 is a security vulnerability in Maven plugin involving MitM on Jenkins Maven Plugin under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Maven plugin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.0 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.main:maven-plugin.
What version fixes CVE-2017-1000397?
Upgrading to 3.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is maven-plugin affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.main:maven-plugin is affected in releases prior to 3.0. Upgrade your dependency to 3.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-1000397?
CVE-2017-1000397 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-1000397?
CVE-2017-1000397 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2017-1000397?
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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