CVE-2023-32999: Jenkinsci appspider plugin Jenkins AppSpider Plugin Missing Permission Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2c5c-fhr8-pwh9
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-276
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-32999 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) jenkins appspider plugin missing permission vulnerability (CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions) affecting Jenkinsci appspider plugin libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins appspider plugin missing permission check. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.16.

CVE-2023-32999 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-32999
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2c5c-fhr8-pwh9
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions
Affected Product Jenkinsci appspider plugin
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:N/I:L/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 None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-32999

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jenkinsci appspider 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.

com.rapid7:jenkinsci-appspider-plugin fixed: 1.0.16 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.rapid7</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkinsci-appspider-plugin</artifactId>
    <version>1.0.16</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=com.rapid7

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-32999, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.rapid7

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jenkinsci appspider plugin in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.16), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.rapid7 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-276: Incorrect Default Permissions, where during installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files. In Jenkinsci appspider 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 AppSpider Plugin 1.0.15 and earlier does not perform a permission check in a method implementing form validation. This allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified URL and send an HTTP POST request with a JSON payload consisting of attacker-specified credentials. Additionally, this form validation method does not require POST requests, resulting in a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability. AppSpider Plugin 1.0.16 requires POST requests and Overall/Administer permission for the affected form validation method.

CVE-2023-32999 Affected Jenkinsci appspider plugin Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.16
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.rapid7:jenkinsci-appspider-plugin
maven/com.rapid7/jenkinsci-appspider-plugin
Maven
< 1.0.16
1.0.16

References

NVD — CVE-2023-32999 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32999
Jenkinsci appspider plugin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/appspider-build-scanner-plugin
Jenkinsci appspider plugin Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-05-16/#SECURITY-3121

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32999?
CVE-2023-32999 is a security vulnerability in Jenkinsci appspider plugin involving Jenkins AppSpider Plugin missing permission check under CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions.
Which Jenkinsci appspider plugin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.16 across affected packages: com.rapid7:jenkinsci-appspider-plugin.
What version fixes CVE-2023-32999?
Upgrading to 1.0.16 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jenkinsci-appspider-plugin affected?
Yes, com.rapid7:jenkinsci-appspider-plugin is affected in releases prior to 1.0.16. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.16 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-32999?
CVE-2023-32999 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:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-32999?
CVE-2023-32999 is classified under CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions (During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-32999?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.rapid7'. 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" : "2023-05-16T18:30:16Z",
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