CVE-2019-1003073: Vsts cd Jenkins VS Team Services Continuous Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-29gq-h27w-54qf
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-311
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-1003073 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) jenkins vs team services continuous vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Vsts cd libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins vs team services continuous deployment plugin stores credentials in plain text. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2019-1003073 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-1003073
GHSA Identifier GHSA-29gq-h27w-54qf
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Vsts cd
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2019-1003073

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Vsts cd 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:vsts-cd fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>vsts-cd</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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-2019-1003073, 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 Vsts cd in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), 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-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data, where the product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. In Vsts cd, 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 VS Team Services Continuous Deployment Plugin stores credentials unencrypted in job `config.xml` files on the Jenkins controller. These credentials can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission, or access to the Jenkins controller file system.

CVE-2019-1003073 Affected Vsts cd Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:vsts-cd
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/vsts-cd
Maven
≤ 1.3

References

NVD — CVE-2019-1003073 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1003073
Vsts cd Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-04-03/#SECURITY-962
Vsts cd Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200227082017/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107790
Vsts cd Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/04/12/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1003073?
CVE-2019-1003073 is a security vulnerability in Vsts cd involving Jenkins VS Team Services Continuous Deployment Plugin stores credentials in plain text under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Vsts cd versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:vsts-cd.
What version fixes CVE-2019-1003073?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is vsts-cd affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:vsts-cd is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-1003073?
CVE-2019-1003073 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-1003073?
CVE-2019-1003073 is classified under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data (The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2019-1003073?
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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