CVE-2022-34801: Build notifications Cleartext Storage Of Sensitive Information Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7298-w54j-q7wm
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CVSS 3.3
CWE-319 CWE-318
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-34801 is a LOW (CVSS 3.3) cleartext storage of sensitive information vulnerability (CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information) affecting Build notifications libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves cleartext storage of sensitive information in jenkins build notifications plugin. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-34801 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-34801
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7298-w54j-q7wm
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.3
CWE Classification CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
Affected Product Build notifications
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-2022-34801

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

tools.devnull:build-notifications fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>tools.devnull</groupId>
    <artifactId>build-notifications</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=tools.devnull

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-34801, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=tools.devnull

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Build notifications 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=tools.devnull 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 Build notifications, 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 Build Notifications Plugin 1.5.0 and earlier transmits tokens in plain text as part of the global Jenkins configuration form, potentially resulting in their exposure.

CVE-2022-34801 Affected Build notifications Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
tools.devnull:build-notifications
maven/tools.devnull/build-notifications
Maven
≤ 1.5.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-34801 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-34801
Build notifications Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/build-notifications-plugin
Build notifications Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-06-30/#SECURITY-2056

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34801?
CVE-2022-34801 is a security vulnerability in Build notifications involving Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in Jenkins Build Notifications Plugin under CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information.
Which Build notifications versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: tools.devnull:build-notifications.
What version fixes CVE-2022-34801?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is build-notifications affected?
Yes, tools.devnull:build-notifications 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-2022-34801?
CVE-2022-34801 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-2022-34801?
CVE-2022-34801 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-2022-34801?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=tools.devnull'. 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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  "schema_version" : "1.4.0",
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    "score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N"
  } ],
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    },
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      }, {
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      } ]
    } ]
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  "references" : [ {
    "type" : "ADVISORY",
    "url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-34801"
  }, {
    "type" : "PACKAGE",
    "url" : "https://github.com/jenkinsci/build-notifications-plugin"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-06-30/#SECURITY-2056"
  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
    "cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-318", "CWE-319" ],
    "severity" : "LOW",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2022-07-12T21:25:20Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : "2022-06-30T18:15:00Z"
  }
}