CVE-2022-34788: Matrix reloaded Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

HIGH

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2463-7265-h8r4

CVSS 7.1

Published 2022-07-01

Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-34788 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Matrix reloaded libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins matrix reloaded plugin vulnerable to stored xss. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-34788 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-34788

GHSA Identifier GHSA-2463-7265-h8r4

Severity HIGH

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.1

CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Affected Product Matrix reloaded

Package Ecosystem Maven

Published Date 2022-07-01

Last Updated 2022-12-09

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.1

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)

Attack Complexity High (AC:H)

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-2022-34788

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Matrix reloaded dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

net.praqma:matrix-reloaded fixed: Latest secure release

<dependency>
    <groupId>net.praqma</groupId>
    <artifactId>matrix-reloaded</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=net.praqma

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-34788, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=net.praqma

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Matrix reloaded 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=net.praqma 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 Matrix reloaded, 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 Matrix Reloaded Plugin 1.1.3 and earlier does not escape the agent name in tooltips, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Agent/Configure permission.

CVE-2022-34788 Affected Matrix reloaded Versions

1 component(s)

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
net.praqma:matrix-reloaded maven/net.praqma/matrix-reloaded	Maven	≤ 1.1.3

References

NVD — CVE-2022-34788 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-34788

Matrix reloaded Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/jenkinsci/matrix-reloaded-plugin

Matrix reloaded Security Information SECURITY

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-06-30/#SECURITY-1926

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34788?

CVE-2022-34788 is a security vulnerability in Matrix reloaded involving Jenkins Matrix Reloaded Plugin vulnerable to Stored XSS under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

Which Matrix reloaded versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: net.praqma:matrix-reloaded.

What version fixes CVE-2022-34788?

Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is matrix-reloaded affected?

Yes, net.praqma:matrix-reloaded 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-2022-34788?

CVE-2022-34788 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-34788?

CVE-2022-34788 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-2022-34788?

Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=net.praqma'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema

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  "published" : "2022-07-01T00:01:07Z",
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  "details" : "Jenkins Matrix Reloaded Plugin 1.1.3 and earlier does not escape the agent name in tooltips, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Agent/Configure permission.",
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  }, {
    "type" : "PACKAGE",
    "url" : "https://github.com/jenkinsci/matrix-reloaded-plugin"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-06-30/#SECURITY-1926"
  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
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    "severity" : "HIGH",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2022-12-09T14:28:53Z",
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}

CVSS V3

7.1 HIGH