CVE-2023-37965: Elasticbox Jenkins ElasticBox CI Plugin Missing Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gg44-xm5p-x9cm
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-862
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-37965 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) jenkins elasticbox ci plugin missing vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Elasticbox libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins elasticbox ci plugin missing permission check. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-37965 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-37965
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gg44-xm5p-x9cm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Elasticbox
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-2023-37965

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Elasticbox 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:elasticbox fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>elasticbox</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-2023-37965, 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 Elasticbox 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-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 Elasticbox, 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 ElasticBox CI Plugin 5.0.1 and earlier does not perform permission checks in several HTTP endpoints. 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. Additionally, these HTTP endpoints do not require POST requests, resulting in a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.

CVE-2023-37965 Affected Elasticbox Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:elasticbox
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/elasticbox
Maven
≤ 5.0.3

References

NVD — CVE-2023-37965 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-37965
Elasticbox Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-07-12/#SECURITY-3131
Elasticbox Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/12/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-37965?
CVE-2023-37965 is a security vulnerability in Elasticbox involving Jenkins ElasticBox CI Plugin missing permission check under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Elasticbox versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:elasticbox.
What version fixes CVE-2023-37965?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is elasticbox affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:elasticbox 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-2023-37965?
CVE-2023-37965 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-2023-37965?
CVE-2023-37965 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-2023-37965?
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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