CVE-2023-2196: Codedx Jenkins Code Dx Plugin Missing Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5gjq-5339-x5cv
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-2196 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) jenkins code dx plugin missing vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Codedx libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins code dx plugin missing permission checks. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.0.0.

CVE-2023-2196 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-2196
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5gjq-5339-x5cv
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Codedx
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
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-2023-2196

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Codedx 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:codedx fixed: 4.0.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>codedx</artifactId>
    <version>4.0.0</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-2023-2196, 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 Codedx in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.0.0), 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-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. In Codedx, 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 Code Dx Plugin 3.1.0 and earlier does not perform a permission check in a method implementing form validation. This allows attackers with Item/Read permission to check for the existence of an attacker-specified file path on an agent file system. Code Dx Plugin 4.0.0 requires Item/Configure permission for this form validation method and ensures that only files located within the workspace can be checked.

CVE-2023-2196 Affected Codedx Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:codedx
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/codedx
Maven
< 4.0.0
4.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-2196 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-2196
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/codedx-plugin/commit/138932b362c7da3c310b1f34fc854c5bf5f52458
Codedx Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-05-16/#SECURITY-3145

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2196?
CVE-2023-2196 is a security vulnerability in Codedx involving Jenkins Code Dx Plugin missing permission checks under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Codedx versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.0.0 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:codedx.
What version fixes CVE-2023-2196?
Upgrading to 4.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is codedx affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:codedx is affected in releases prior to 4.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 4.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2196?
CVE-2023-2196 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-2196?
CVE-2023-2196 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-2196?
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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