CVE-2023-28676: Convert to pipeline Jenkins Convert To Pipeline Plugin Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-48g9-h7g5-8pw2
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-652 CWE-352
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-28676 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) jenkins convert to pipeline plugin vulnerability (CWE-652: Improper Neutralization of Data within XQuery Expressions ('XQuery Injection')) affecting Convert to pipeline libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins convert to pipeline plugin vulnerable to cross-site request forgery. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-28676 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-28676
GHSA Identifier GHSA-48g9-h7g5-8pw2
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-652: Improper Neutralization of Data within XQuery Expressions ('XQuery Injection')
Affected Product Convert to pipeline
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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:R/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 Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-28676

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Convert to pipeline 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:convert-to-pipeline fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>convert-to-pipeline</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=org.jenkins-ci.plugins

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-28676, 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 Convert to pipeline 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=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-652: Improper Neutralization of Data within XQuery Expressions ('XQuery Injection'), where the product uses external input to dynamically construct an xquery expression used to retrieve data from an xml database, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes that input. this allows an attacker to control the structure of the query. In Convert to pipeline, 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

Convert To Pipeline Plugin 1.0 and earlier does not require POST requests for the HTTP endpoint converting a Freestyle project to Pipeline, resulting in a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability. This vulnerability allows attackers to create a Pipeline based on a Freestyle project. Combined with [SECURITY-2966](https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-03-21/#SECURITY-2966)/CVE-2023-28677, this can result in the execution of unsandboxed Pipeline scripts.

CVE-2023-28676 Affected Convert to pipeline Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:convert-to-pipeline
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/convert-to-pipeline
Maven
≤ 1.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-28676 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28676
Convert to pipeline Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/octoperf-plugin
Convert to pipeline Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-03-21/#SECURITY-2963

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28676?
CVE-2023-28676 is a security vulnerability in Convert to pipeline involving Jenkins Convert To Pipeline Plugin vulnerable to cross-site request forgery under CWE-652: Improper Neutralization of Data within XQuery Expressions ('XQuery Injection').
Which Convert to pipeline versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:convert-to-pipeline.
What version fixes CVE-2023-28676?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is convert-to-pipeline affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:convert-to-pipeline 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-2023-28676?
CVE-2023-28676 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-28676?
CVE-2023-28676 is classified under CWE-652: Improper Neutralization of Data within XQuery Expressions ('XQuery Injection') (The product uses external input to dynamically construct an XQuery expression used to retrieve data from an XML database, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes that input. This allows an attacker to control the structure of the query.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-28676?
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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