Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/com.checkmarx.jenkins/checkmarx

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rr3p-5fcf-v5m3
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-35142 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.1) ssl/tls certificate validation disabled by vulnerability (CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation) affecting Checkmarx libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves ssl/tls certificate validation disabled by default in jenkins checkmarx plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2023.2.6.

4 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/com.checkmarx.jenkins/checkmarx

4 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/com.checkmarx.jenkins/checkmarx. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-rr3p-5fcf-v5m3 CVE-2023-35142 HIGH SSL/TLS certificate validation disabled by default in Jenkins Checkmarx Plugin
GHSA-p86x-75j8-w4xh CVE-2022-46684 HIGH Stored XSS vulnerability in Jenkins Checkmarx Plugin
GHSA-5pcf-vxm3-frph CVE-2022-25200 MODERATE CSRF vulnerability in Jenkins Checkmarx Plugin allow capturing credentials
GHSA-wwf6-x2rv-vxqh CVE-2022-25201 MODERATE Missing permission checks in Jenkins Checkmarx Plugin allow capturing credentials

CVE-2023-35142 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-35142
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rr3p-5fcf-v5m3
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.1
CWE Classification CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation
Affected Product Checkmarx
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-35142

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Checkmarx 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.checkmarx.jenkins:checkmarx fixed: 2023.2.6 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.checkmarx.jenkins</groupId>
    <artifactId>checkmarx</artifactId>
    <version>2023.2.6</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.checkmarx.jenkins

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-35142, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.checkmarx.jenkins

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Checkmarx in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2023.2.6), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.checkmarx.jenkins 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-295: Improper Certificate Validation, where the product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate. In Checkmarx, 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 Checkmarx Plugin 2022.4.3 and earlier disables SSL/TLS validation for connections to the Checkmarx server by default.

CVE-2023-35142 Affected Checkmarx Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2023.2.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.checkmarx.jenkins:checkmarx
maven/com.checkmarx.jenkins/checkmarx
Maven
< 2023.2.6
2023.2.6

References

NVD — CVE-2023-35142 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-35142
Checkmarx Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-06-14/#SECURITY-2870
Checkmarx Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/06/14/5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-35142?
CVE-2023-35142 is a security vulnerability in Checkmarx involving SSL/TLS certificate validation disabled by default in Jenkins Checkmarx Plugin under CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation.
Which Checkmarx versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2023.2.6 across affected packages: com.checkmarx.jenkins:checkmarx.
What version fixes CVE-2023-35142?
Upgrading to 2023.2.6 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is checkmarx affected?
Yes, com.checkmarx.jenkins:checkmarx is affected in releases prior to 2023.2.6. Upgrade your dependency to 2023.2.6 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-35142?
CVE-2023-35142 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-35142?
CVE-2023-35142 is classified under CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation (The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-35142?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.checkmarx.jenkins'. 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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