CVE-2020-2128: Catalogic ecx Password Stored Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6793-gmp9-2535
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-522 CWE-256
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-2128 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) password stored vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Catalogic ecx libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves password stored in plain text by ecx copy data management plugin. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2020-2128 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-2128
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6793-gmp9-2535
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Catalogic ecx
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:3.1/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-2020-2128

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Catalogic ecx dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

com.catalogic.ecxjenkins:catalogic-ecx fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.catalogic.ecxjenkins</groupId>
    <artifactId>catalogic-ecx</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=com.catalogic.ecxjenkins

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2020-2128, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.catalogic.ecxjenkins

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Catalogic ecx 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=com.catalogic.ecxjenkins 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 Catalogic ecx, 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 ECX Copy Data Management Plugin 1.9 and earlier stores a password unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins master where it can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission, or access to the master file system.

CVE-2020-2128 Affected Catalogic ecx Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.catalogic.ecxjenkins:catalogic-ecx
maven/com.catalogic.ecxjenkins/catalogic-ecx
Maven
≤ 1.9

References

NVD — CVE-2020-2128 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2128
Catalogic ecx Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/catalogic-ecx-plugin
Catalogic ecx Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-02-12/#SECURITY-1549
Catalogic ecx Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/02/12/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2128?
CVE-2020-2128 is a security vulnerability in Catalogic ecx involving Password stored in plain text by ECX Copy Data Management Plugin under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Catalogic ecx versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: com.catalogic.ecxjenkins:catalogic-ecx.
What version fixes CVE-2020-2128?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is catalogic-ecx affected?
Yes, com.catalogic.ecxjenkins:catalogic-ecx 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-2020-2128?
CVE-2020-2128 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-2128?
CVE-2020-2128 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-2020-2128?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.catalogic.ecxjenkins'. 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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