Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/associated-files-plugin

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-chcg-gh9p-96c5
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-45401 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.0) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Associated files plugin libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins associated files plugin vulnerable to cross-site scripting (xss). Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/associated-files-plugin

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/associated-files-plugin. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-chcg-gh9p-96c5 CVE-2022-45401 HIGH Jenkins Associated Files Plugin vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS)

CVE-2022-45401 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-45401
GHSA Identifier GHSA-chcg-gh9p-96c5
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.0
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Associated files plugin
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.0

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:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-45401

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Associated files plugin 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.main:associated-files-plugin fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>associated-files-plugin</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.main

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-45401, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.main

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Associated files plugin 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.main 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Associated files plugin, 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 Associated Files Plugin 0.2.1 and earlier does not escape names of associated files, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission. Currently, there are no known workarounds or patches.

CVE-2022-45401 Affected Associated files plugin Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.main:associated-files-plugin
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/associated-files-plugin
Maven
≤ 0.2.1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-45401 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-45401
Associated files plugin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/associated-files-plugin
Associated files plugin Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-11-15/#SECURITY-2947
Associated files plugin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/15/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-45401?
CVE-2022-45401 is a security vulnerability in Associated files plugin involving Jenkins Associated Files Plugin vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Associated files plugin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.main:associated-files-plugin.
What version fixes CVE-2022-45401?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is associated-files-plugin affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.main:associated-files-plugin 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-2022-45401?
CVE-2022-45401 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-45401?
CVE-2022-45401 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-45401?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.main'. 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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