CVE-2020-2241: Database CSRF Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9rvw-7mx7-h53x
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-352
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-2241 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) csrf vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Database libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves csrf vulnerability in jenkins database plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.7.

CVE-2020-2241 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-2241
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9rvw-7mx7-h53x
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Database
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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:N/I:L/A:L).

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 None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2020-2241

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Database 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:database fixed: 1.7 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>database</artifactId>
    <version>1.7</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-2020-2241, 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 Database in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.7), 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-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. In Database, 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

A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Jenkins database Plugin 1.6 and earlier allows attackers to connect to an attacker-specified database server using attacker-specified credentials. Database Plugin 1.7 requires POST requests for the affected form validation method.

CVE-2020-2241 Affected Database Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:database
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/database
Maven
< 1.7
1.7

References

NVD — CVE-2020-2241 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2241
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/database-plugin/commit/7a438d96897af0034cb2e06db0819ca4595c24cb
Database Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/database-plugin
Database Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-09-01/#SECURITY-1024
Database Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/09/01/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2241?
CVE-2020-2241 is a security vulnerability in Database involving CSRF vulnerability in Jenkins Database Plugin under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Database versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.7 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:database.
What version fixes CVE-2020-2241?
Upgrading to 1.7 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is database affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:database is affected in releases prior to 1.7. Upgrade your dependency to 1.7 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-2241?
CVE-2020-2241 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-2241?
CVE-2020-2241 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2020-2241?
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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