CVE-2021-22513: Hp application automation tools plugin Missing Permission Checks Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7qp2-rgxr-29q4
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-862
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-22513 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) missing permission checks vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Hp application automation tools plugin libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves missing permission checks in micro focus application automation tools plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.2.3-beta.

CVE-2021-22513 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-22513
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7qp2-rgxr-29q4
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Hp application automation tools plugin
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:N/I:L/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 None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2021-22513

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Hp application automation tools plugin 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:hp-application-automation-tools-plugin fixed: 7.2.3-beta 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>hp-application-automation-tools-plugin</artifactId>
    <version>7.2.3-beta</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-2021-22513, 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 Hp application automation tools plugin in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 7.2.3-beta), 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-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Hp application automation tools plugin, 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

Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin 6.7 and earlier does not perform permission checks in methods implementing form validation. This allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to attacker-specified URLs using attacker-specified username and password. Additionally, these form validation methods do not require POST requests, resulting in a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability. Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin 6.8 requires POST requests and Overall/Administer permission for the affected form validation methods.

CVE-2021-22513 Affected Hp application automation tools plugin Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.2.3-beta
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:hp-application-automation-tools-plugin
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/hp-application-automation-tools-plugin
Maven
< 7.2.3-beta
7.2.3-beta

References

NVD — CVE-2021-22513 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22513
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/hpe-application-automation-tools-plugin/commit/497a143d9a95e9c937501ca329fe0dae22a0d9cd
Hp application automation tools plugin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/hpe-application-automation-tools-plugin
Hp application automation tools plugin Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-04-07/#SECURITY-2132

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22513?
CVE-2021-22513 is a security vulnerability in Hp application automation tools plugin involving Missing permission checks in Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Hp application automation tools plugin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.2.3-beta across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:hp-application-automation-tools-plugin.
What version fixes CVE-2021-22513?
Upgrading to 7.2.3-beta (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is hp-application-automation-tools-plugin affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:hp-application-automation-tools-plugin is affected in releases prior to 7.2.3-beta. Upgrade your dependency to 7.2.3-beta or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-22513?
CVE-2021-22513 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:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-22513?
CVE-2021-22513 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2021-22513?
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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