CVE-2023-29921: Powerjob PowerJob Incorrect Access Control Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mpvf-6h9g-2hq2
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CVSS 5.3
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-29921 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) powerjob incorrect access control vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Powerjob libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves powerjob incorrect access control vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-29921 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-29921
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mpvf-6h9g-2hq2
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Powerjob
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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:N/I:L/A:N).

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 None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-29921

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Powerjob dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

tech.powerjob:powerjob fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>tech.powerjob</groupId>
    <artifactId>powerjob</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=tech.powerjob

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-29921, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=tech.powerjob

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Powerjob 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=tech.powerjob 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 General Security Weakness. In Powerjob, 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

PowerJob v4.3.6 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control via the create app interface.

CVE-2023-29921 Affected Powerjob Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
tech.powerjob:powerjob
maven/tech.powerjob/powerjob
Maven
≤ 4.3.6

References

NVD — CVE-2023-29921 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-29921
Powerjob Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/PowerJob/PowerJob/issues/586
Powerjob Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/PowerJob/PowerJob

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29921?
CVE-2023-29921 is a security vulnerability in Powerjob involving PowerJob Incorrect Access Control vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Powerjob versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: tech.powerjob:powerjob.
What version fixes CVE-2023-29921?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is powerjob affected?
Yes, tech.powerjob:powerjob 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-2023-29921?
CVE-2023-29921 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-29921?
CVE-2023-29921 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-29921?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=tech.powerjob'. 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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  "published" : "2023-04-19T12:30:21Z",
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