CVE-2022-34778: Testng plugin Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8hv7-4vfc-w8pg
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CVSS 8.0
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-34778 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.0) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Testng plugin libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in jenkins testng results plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 555.va0d5f66521e3.

CVE-2022-34778 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-34778
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8hv7-4vfc-w8pg
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.0
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Testng plugin
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.0

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:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-34778

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Testng 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:testng-plugin fixed: 555.va0d5f66521e3 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>testng-plugin</artifactId>
    <version>555.va0d5f66521e3</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-2022-34778, 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 Testng plugin in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 555.va0d5f66521e3), 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Testng 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

TestNG Results Plugin has options in its post-build step configuration to not escape test descriptions and exception messages. If those options are unchecked, TestNG Results Plugin 554.va4a552116332 and earlier renders the unescaped text provided in test results. This results in a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers able to configure jobs or control test results. TestNG Results Plugin 555.va0d5f66521e3 by default ignores the user-level options to not escape content. Administrators who want to restore this functionality must set the [Java system property](https://www.jenkins.io/doc/book/managing/system-properties/) `hudson.plugins.testng.Publisher.allowUnescapedHTML` to true.

CVE-2022-34778 Affected Testng plugin Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
555.va0d5f66521e3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:testng-plugin
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/testng-plugin
Maven
< 555.va0d5f66521e3
555.va0d5f66521e3

References

NVD — CVE-2022-34778 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-34778
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/testng-plugin-plugin/commit/a0d5f66521e3bc470047a0b683004ce8889d3369
Testng plugin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/testng-plugin-plugin
Testng plugin Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-06-30/#SECURITY-2788

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34778?
CVE-2022-34778 is a security vulnerability in Testng plugin involving Cross-site Scripting in Jenkins TestNG Results Plugin under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Testng plugin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 555.va0d5f66521e3 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:testng-plugin.
What version fixes CVE-2022-34778?
Upgrading to 555.va0d5f66521e3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is testng-plugin affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:testng-plugin is affected in releases prior to 555.va0d5f66521e3. Upgrade your dependency to 555.va0d5f66521e3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-34778?
CVE-2022-34778 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-34778?
CVE-2022-34778 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-34778?
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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