CVE-2023-28672: Octoperf Jenkins OctoPerf Load Testing Plugin Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j9h4-p6p7-8652
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-862
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-28672 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) jenkins octoperf load testing plugin vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Octoperf libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins octoperf load testing plugin vulnerable to credential capture. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.5.2.

CVE-2023-28672 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-28672
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j9h4-p6p7-8652
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Octoperf
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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:H/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 High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-28672

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Octoperf 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.jenkinsci.plugins:octoperf fixed: 4.5.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkinsci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>octoperf</artifactId>
    <version>4.5.2</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.jenkinsci.plugins

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-28672, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkinsci.plugins

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Octoperf in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.5.2), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkinsci.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-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Octoperf, 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

OctoPerf Load Testing Plugin Plugin 4.5.1 and earlier does not perform a permission check in a connection test HTTP endpoint. This allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified URL using attacker-specified credentials IDs obtained through another method, capturing credentials stored in Jenkins. OctoPerf Load Testing Plugin Plugin 4.5.2 properly performs a permission check when accessing the affected connection test HTTP endpoint.

CVE-2023-28672 Affected Octoperf Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.5.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkinsci.plugins:octoperf
maven/org.jenkinsci.plugins/octoperf
Maven
< 4.5.2
4.5.2

References

NVD — CVE-2023-28672 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28672
Octoperf Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-03-21/#SECURITY-3067%20(2)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28672?
CVE-2023-28672 is a security vulnerability in Octoperf involving Jenkins OctoPerf Load Testing Plugin vulnerable to credential capture under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Octoperf versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.5.2 across affected packages: org.jenkinsci.plugins:octoperf.
What version fixes CVE-2023-28672?
Upgrading to 4.5.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is octoperf affected?
Yes, org.jenkinsci.plugins:octoperf is affected in releases prior to 4.5.2. Upgrade your dependency to 4.5.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-28672?
CVE-2023-28672 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-28672?
CVE-2023-28672 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-28672?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkinsci.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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