CVE-2020-2132: Environment manager Password Stored Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gmg2-3w6v-945p
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-522 CWE-256
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-2132 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) password stored vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Environment manager libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves password stored in plain text by parasoft environment manager plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.15.

CVE-2020-2132 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-2132
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gmg2-3w6v-945p
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Environment manager
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-2020-2132

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Environment manager 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.parasoft:environment-manager fixed: 2.15 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.parasoft</groupId>
    <artifactId>environment-manager</artifactId>
    <version>2.15</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.parasoft

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2020-2132, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.parasoft

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Environment manager in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.15), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.parasoft 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 Environment manager, 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 Parasoft Environment Manager Plugin 2.14 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-2020-2132 Affected Environment manager Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.15
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.parasoft:environment-manager
maven/com.parasoft/environment-manager
Maven
< 2.15
2.15

References

NVD — CVE-2020-2132 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2132
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/environment-manager-tools-plugin/commit/a2511b9d3dfbd3778471c6840ae6026076f11134
Environment manager Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/environment-manager-tools-plugin
Environment manager Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-02-12/#SECURITY-1562
Environment manager Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/02/12/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2132?
CVE-2020-2132 is a security vulnerability in Environment manager involving Password stored in plain text by Parasoft Environment Manager Plugin under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Environment manager versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.15 across affected packages: com.parasoft:environment-manager.
What version fixes CVE-2020-2132?
Upgrading to 2.15 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is environment-manager affected?
Yes, com.parasoft:environment-manager is affected in releases prior to 2.15. Upgrade your dependency to 2.15 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-2132?
CVE-2020-2132 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-2020-2132?
CVE-2020-2132 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-2020-2132?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.parasoft'. 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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