CVE-2018-1000425: Sonar Jenkins SonarQube Scanner Plugin Stored Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3ccq-gccx-pm7j
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CVSS 7.8
CWE-522
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-1000425 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.8) jenkins sonarqube scanner plugin stored vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Sonar libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins sonarqube scanner plugin stored server authentication token in plain text. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.8.1.

CVE-2018-1000425 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-1000425
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3ccq-gccx-pm7j
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.8
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Sonar
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-2018-1000425

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Sonar 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:sonar fixed: 2.8.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>sonar</artifactId>
    <version>2.8.1</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-2018-1000425, 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 Sonar in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.8.1), 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 Sonar, 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

An insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability exists in Jenkins SonarQube Scanner Plugin 2.8 and earlier in SonarInstallation.java that allows attackers with local file system access to obtain the credentials used to connect to SonarQube.

CVE-2018-1000425 Affected Sonar Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.8.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:sonar
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/sonar
Maven
< 2.8.1
2.8.1

References

NVD — CVE-2018-1000425 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000425
Sonar Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-09-25/#SECURITY-1163
Sonar Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106532

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1000425?
CVE-2018-1000425 is a security vulnerability in Sonar involving Jenkins SonarQube Scanner Plugin stored server authentication token in plain text under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Sonar versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.8.1 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:sonar.
What version fixes CVE-2018-1000425?
Upgrading to 2.8.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is sonar affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:sonar is affected in releases prior to 2.8.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.8.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-1000425?
CVE-2018-1000425 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-2018-1000425?
CVE-2018-1000425 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-2018-1000425?
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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