CVE-2023-46651: Warnings ng Jenkins Warnings Plugin Exposures System-scoped Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-66hv-fhcm-7xm7
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-522 CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-46651 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) jenkins warnings plugin exposures system-scoped vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Warnings ng libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins warnings plugin exposures system-scoped credentials. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 10.5.1, 10.4.1.

CVE-2023-46651 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-46651
GHSA Identifier GHSA-66hv-fhcm-7xm7
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Warnings ng
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-2023-46651

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

io.jenkins.plugins:warnings-ng fixed: 10.5.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>io.jenkins.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>warnings-ng</artifactId>
    <version>10.5.1</version>
</dependency>
io.jenkins.plugins:warnings-ng fixed: 10.4.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>io.jenkins.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>warnings-ng</artifactId>
    <version>10.4.1</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=io.jenkins.plugins

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-46651, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.jenkins.plugins

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Warnings ng in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 10.5.1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.jenkins.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 Warnings ng, 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 Warnings Plugin 10.5.0 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. Warnings Plugin 10.5.1 defines the appropriate context for credentials lookup. This fix has been backported to 10.4.1.

CVE-2023-46651 Affected Warnings ng Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
10.5.110.4.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
io.jenkins.plugins:warnings-ng
maven/io.jenkins.plugins/warnings-ng
Maven
≥ 10.5.0
< 10.5.1
All 1 versions
10.5.0
10.5.1
io.jenkins.plugins:warnings-ng
maven/io.jenkins.plugins/warnings-ng
Maven
< 10.4.1
10.4.1

References

NVD — CVE-2023-46651 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-46651
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/warnings-ng-plugin/commit/17d18d2fae58f5658a40d03a03f927819eb6cf1a
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/warnings-ng-plugin/commit/372cd40ce73b25d8ae632b262f6ae1cd36ad9e4c
Warnings ng Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/warnings-ng-plugin
Warnings ng Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-10-25/#SECURITY-3265
Warnings ng Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/10/25/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-46651?
CVE-2023-46651 is a security vulnerability in Warnings ng involving Jenkins Warnings Plugin exposures system-scoped credentials under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Warnings ng versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 10.5.1, 10.4.1 across affected packages: io.jenkins.plugins:warnings-ng.
What version fixes CVE-2023-46651?
Upgrading to 10.5.1, 10.4.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is warnings-ng affected?
Yes, io.jenkins.plugins:warnings-ng is affected in releases prior to 10.5.1, 10.4.1. Upgrade your dependency to 10.5.1, 10.4.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-46651?
CVE-2023-46651 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-2023-46651?
CVE-2023-46651 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-2023-46651?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.jenkins.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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