CVE-2023-40347: Maven artifact choicelistprovider Jenkins Maven Artifact ChoiceListProvider (Nexus) Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-97mg-9jhf-r7rm
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-522
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-40347 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) jenkins maven artifact choicelistprovider (nexus) vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Maven artifact choicelistprovider libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins maven artifact choicelistprovider (nexus) plugin vulnerable to exposure of system-scoped credentials. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-40347 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-40347
GHSA Identifier GHSA-97mg-9jhf-r7rm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Maven artifact choicelistprovider
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:L/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 Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-40347

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Maven artifact choicelistprovider 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:maven-artifact-choicelistprovider fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>maven-artifact-choicelistprovider</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-2023-40347, 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 Maven artifact choicelistprovider 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-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials, where the product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval. In Maven artifact choicelistprovider, 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 Maven Artifact ChoiceListProvider (Nexus) Plugin 1.14 and earlier does not set the appropriate context for credentials lookup, allowing the use of System-scoped credentials otherwise reserved for the global configuration. This allows attackers with Item/Configure permission to access and capture credentials they are not entitled to. As of publication of this advisory, there is no fix.

CVE-2023-40347 Affected Maven artifact choicelistprovider Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:maven-artifact-choicelistprovider
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/maven-artifact-choicelistprovider
Maven
≤ 1.14

References

NVD — CVE-2023-40347 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40347
Maven artifact choicelistprovider Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-08-16/#SECURITY-3153
Maven artifact choicelistprovider Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/16/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40347?
CVE-2023-40347 is a security vulnerability in Maven artifact choicelistprovider involving Jenkins Maven Artifact ChoiceListProvider (Nexus) Plugin vulnerable to exposure of system-scoped credentials under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Maven artifact choicelistprovider versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:maven-artifact-choicelistprovider.
What version fixes CVE-2023-40347?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is maven-artifact-choicelistprovider affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:maven-artifact-choicelistprovider 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-2023-40347?
CVE-2023-40347 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:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-40347?
CVE-2023-40347 is classified under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials (The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-40347?
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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