CVE-2023-24430: Semantic versioning plugin XML External Entity Reference Vulnerability Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-h8p8-6378-649p
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-611
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-24430 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) xml external entity reference vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Semantic versioning plugin libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves xml external entity reference vulnerability on agents in jenkins semantic versioning plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.15.

CVE-2023-24430 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-24430
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h8p8-6378-649p
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product Semantic versioning plugin
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-24430

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Semantic versioning 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:semantic-versioning-plugin fixed: 1.15 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>semantic-versioning-plugin</artifactId>
    <version>1.15</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-2023-24430, 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 Semantic versioning plugin in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.15), 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-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 Semantic versioning 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 Semantic Versioning Plugin 1.14 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

CVE-2023-24430 Affected Semantic versioning plugin Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.15
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:semantic-versioning-plugin
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/semantic-versioning-plugin
Maven
< 1.15
1.15

References

NVD — CVE-2023-24430 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-24430
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/semantic-versioning-plugin/commit/8df2fabd7d7396ae29c374914d1357744d3e454f
Semantic versioning plugin Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-01-24/#SECURITY-2973%20(2)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-24430?
CVE-2023-24430 is a security vulnerability in Semantic versioning plugin involving XML external entity reference vulnerability on agents in Jenkins Semantic Versioning Plugin under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which Semantic versioning plugin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.15 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:semantic-versioning-plugin.
What version fixes CVE-2023-24430?
Upgrading to 1.15 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is semantic-versioning-plugin affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:semantic-versioning-plugin is affected in releases prior to 1.15. Upgrade your dependency to 1.15 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-24430?
CVE-2023-24430 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-24430?
CVE-2023-24430 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-2023-24430?
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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