Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/io.jenkins.plugins/aws-global-configuration

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7v7g-mh53-89hw
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-2311 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) missing permission check vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Aws global configuration libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves missing permission check in jenkins aws global configuration plugin allows replacing plugin configuration. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.6.

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pkg:maven/io.jenkins.plugins/aws-global-configuration

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/io.jenkins.plugins/aws-global-configuration. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-7v7g-mh53-89hw CVE-2020-2311 MODERATE Missing permission check in Jenkins AWS Global Configuration Plugin allows replacing plugin configuration

CVE-2020-2311 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-2311
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7v7g-mh53-89hw
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Aws global configuration
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-2020-2311

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Aws global configuration 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:aws-global-configuration fixed: 1.6 
<dependency>
    <groupId>io.jenkins.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>aws-global-configuration</artifactId>
    <version>1.6</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=io.jenkins.plugins

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2020-2311, 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 Aws global configuration in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.6), 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-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 Aws global configuration, 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 AWS Global Configuration Plugin 1.5 and earlier does not perform a permission check in an HTTP endpoint processing form submissions. This allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to replace the global AWS configuration. Jenkins AWS Global Configuration Plugin 1.6 properly performs permission checks when processing configuration form submissions.

CVE-2020-2311 Affected Aws global configuration Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
io.jenkins.plugins:aws-global-configuration
maven/io.jenkins.plugins/aws-global-configuration
Maven
< 1.6
1.6

References

NVD — CVE-2020-2311 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2311
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/aws-global-configuration-plugin/commit/783618f98dcda35cee978c54ed8760b9436f5210
Aws global configuration Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/aws-global-configuration-plugin
Aws global configuration Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-11-04/#SECURITY-2101

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2311?
CVE-2020-2311 is a security vulnerability in Aws global configuration involving Missing permission check in Jenkins AWS Global Configuration Plugin allows replacing plugin configuration under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Aws global configuration versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.6 across affected packages: io.jenkins.plugins:aws-global-configuration.
What version fixes CVE-2020-2311?
Upgrading to 1.6 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is aws-global-configuration affected?
Yes, io.jenkins.plugins:aws-global-configuration is affected in releases prior to 1.6. Upgrade your dependency to 1.6 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-2311?
CVE-2020-2311 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-2020-2311?
CVE-2020-2311 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-2020-2311?
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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