CVE-2022-23105: Active directory User Passwords Transmitted Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c8cc-hj57-vm65
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CVSS 4.8
CWE-319
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-23105 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.8) user passwords transmitted vulnerability (CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information) affecting Active directory libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves user passwords transmitted in plain text by jenkins active directory plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.25.1.

CVE-2022-23105 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-23105
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c8cc-hj57-vm65
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.8
CWE Classification CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
Affected Product Active directory
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Adjacent (AV:A)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-23105

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Active directory 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:active-directory fixed: 2.25.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>active-directory</artifactId>
    <version>2.25.1</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-2022-23105, 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 Active directory in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.25.1), 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-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information, where the product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. In Active directory, 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 Active Directory Plugin 2.25 and earlier does not encrypt the transmission of data between the Jenkins controller and Active Directory servers in most configurations.

CVE-2022-23105 Affected Active directory Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.25.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:active-directory
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/active-directory
Maven
< 2.25.1
2.25.1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-23105 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23105
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/active-directory-plugin/commit/07b05f83b167c79590f2efbdad8cb84fc98ed150
Active directory Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/active-directory-plugin
Active directory Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-01-12/#SECURITY-1389
Active directory Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/12/6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23105?
CVE-2022-23105 is a security vulnerability in Active directory involving User passwords transmitted in plain text by Jenkins Active Directory Plugin under CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information.
Which Active directory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.25.1 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:active-directory.
What version fixes CVE-2022-23105?
Upgrading to 2.25.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is active-directory affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:active-directory is affected in releases prior to 2.25.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.25.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-23105?
CVE-2022-23105 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-23105?
CVE-2022-23105 is classified under CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information (The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-23105?
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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