CVE-2022-34202: Easyqa User Passwords Stored Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xcp5-j5fj-3xp6
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CVSS 3.3
CWE-256
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-34202 is a LOW (CVSS 3.3) user passwords stored vulnerability (CWE-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password) affecting Easyqa libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves user passwords stored in plain text by jenkins easyqa plugin. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-34202 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-34202
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xcp5-j5fj-3xp6
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.3
CWE Classification CWE-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password
Affected Product Easyqa
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.3

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

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
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-2022-34202

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Easyqa 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.geteasyqa:easyqa fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.geteasyqa</groupId>
    <artifactId>easyqa</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.geteasyqa

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-34202, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.geteasyqa

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Easyqa 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.geteasyqa 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-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password, where the product stores a password in plaintext within resources such as memory or files. In Easyqa, 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

EasyQA Plugin 1.0 and earlier stores user passwords unencrypted in its global configuration file `EasyQAPluginProperties.xml` on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration. These passwords can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.

CVE-2022-34202 Affected Easyqa Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.geteasyqa:easyqa
maven/com.geteasyqa/easyqa
Maven
≤ 1.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-34202 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-34202
Easyqa Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/easyqa-plugin
Easyqa Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-06-22/#SECURITY-2066

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34202?
CVE-2022-34202 is a security vulnerability in Easyqa involving User passwords stored in plain text by Jenkins EasyQA Plugin under CWE-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password.
Which Easyqa versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: com.geteasyqa:easyqa.
What version fixes CVE-2022-34202?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is easyqa affected?
Yes, com.geteasyqa:easyqa 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-2022-34202?
CVE-2022-34202 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-34202?
CVE-2022-34202 is classified under CWE-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password (The product stores a password in plaintext within resources such as memory or files.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-34202?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.geteasyqa'. 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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  }, {
    "type" : "PACKAGE",
    "url" : "https://github.com/jenkinsci/easyqa-plugin"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-06-22/#SECURITY-2066"
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  "database_specific" : {
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    "severity" : "LOW",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
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}