CVE-2022-41241: Rqm plugin Jenkins RQM Plugin Vulnerable To Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j8xr-2279-88qj
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CVSS 5.9
CWE-611
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-41241 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.9) jenkins rqm plugin vulnerable to vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Rqm plugin libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins rqm plugin vulnerable to improper restriction of xml external entity reference. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-41241 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-41241
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j8xr-2279-88qj
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.9
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product Rqm plugin
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.9

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:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-41241

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Rqm 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.

net.praqma:rqm-plugin fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>net.praqma</groupId>
    <artifactId>rqm-plugin</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-2022-41241, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=net.praqma

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Rqm plugin 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-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference, where the product processes an xml document that can contain xml entities with uris that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. In Rqm 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

Jenkins RQM Plugin 2.8 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks. This allows attackers able to provide crafted API responses from Rational Quality Manager to have Jenkins parse a crafted XML document that uses external entities for extraction of secrets from the Jenkins controller or server-side request forgery. There is currently no known workaround or fix for this issue.

CVE-2022-41241 Affected Rqm plugin Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
net.praqma:rqm-plugin
maven/net.praqma/rqm-plugin
Maven
≤ 2.8

References

NVD — CVE-2022-41241 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41241
Rqm plugin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/rqm-plugin
Rqm plugin Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-09-21/#SECURITY-2805

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41241?
CVE-2022-41241 is a security vulnerability in Rqm plugin involving Jenkins RQM Plugin vulnerable to Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which Rqm plugin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: net.praqma:rqm-plugin.
What version fixes CVE-2022-41241?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is rqm-plugin affected?
Yes, net.praqma:rqm-plugin 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-2022-41241?
CVE-2022-41241 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-41241?
CVE-2022-41241 is classified under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-41241?
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.
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