CVE-2019-16541: Jira Jenkins JIRA Plugin Allows Users Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-98m4-m2c3-qxgq
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-668
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-16541 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) jenkins jira plugin allows users vulnerability (CWE-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere) affecting Jira libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins jira plugin allows users to select and use credentials with system scope. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.0.11.

CVE-2019-16541 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-16541
GHSA Identifier GHSA-98m4-m2c3-qxgq
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere
Affected Product Jira
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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:H/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 High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2019-16541

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jira 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:jira fixed: 3.0.11 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>jira</artifactId>
    <version>3.0.11</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-2019-16541, 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 Jira in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.0.11), 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-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere, where the product exposes a resource to the wrong control sphere, providing unintended actors with inappropriate access to the resource. In Jira, 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 JIRA Plugin 3.0.10 and earlier does not declare the correct (folder) scope for per-folder Jira site definitions, allowing users to select and use credentials with System scope. Jira Plugin 3.0.11 defines the appropriate folder context for credential lookup. As a side effect, existing per-folder Jira sites may lose access to already configured System-scoped credentials, as if no credential was specified in the first place.

CVE-2019-16541 Affected Jira Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.0.11
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:jira
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/jira
Maven
< 3.0.11
3.0.11

References

NVD — CVE-2019-16541 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16541
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/jira-plugin/commit/3214a54b6871d82cb34a26949aad93b0fa78d1a8
Jira Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/jira-plugin
Jira Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-11-21/#SECURITY-1106
Jira Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/11/21/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16541?
CVE-2019-16541 is a security vulnerability in Jira involving Jenkins JIRA Plugin allows users to select and use credentials with System scope under CWE-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere.
Which Jira versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.0.11 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:jira.
What version fixes CVE-2019-16541?
Upgrading to 3.0.11 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jira affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:jira is affected in releases prior to 3.0.11. Upgrade your dependency to 3.0.11 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16541?
CVE-2019-16541 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-16541?
CVE-2019-16541 is classified under CWE-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere (The product exposes a resource to the wrong control sphere, providing unintended actors with inappropriate access to the resource.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2019-16541?
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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