Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow/workflow-job

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2wvv-phhw-qvmc
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-32977 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Jenkins Pipeline libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves job plugin vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1295.v395eb.

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pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow/workflow-job

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow/workflow-job. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-2wvv-phhw-qvmc CVE-2023-32977 HIGH Jenkins Pipeline: Job Plugin vulnerable to stored Cross-site Scripting

CVE-2023-32977 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-32977
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2wvv-phhw-qvmc
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Jenkins Pipeline
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
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-2023-32977

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jenkins Pipeline 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.workflow:workflow-job fixed: 1295.v395eb 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow</groupId>
    <artifactId>workflow-job</artifactId>
    <version>1295.v395eb</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.workflow

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-32977, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jenkins Pipeline in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1295.v395eb), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow 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 Jenkins Pipeline, 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 Pipeline: Job Plugin 1292.v27d8cc3e2602 and earlier does not escape the display name of the build that caused an earlier build to be aborted, when "Do not allow concurrent builds" is set. This results in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers able to set build display names immediately. The Jenkins security team is not aware of any plugins that allow the exploitation of this vulnerability, as the build name must be set before the build starts. Pipeline: Job Plugin 1295.v395eb_7400005 escapes the display name of the build that caused an earlier build to be aborted.

CVE-2023-32977 Affected Jenkins Pipeline Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1295.v395eb
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-job
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow/workflow-job
Maven
< 1295.v395eb
1295.v395eb

References

NVD — CVE-2023-32977 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32977
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/workflow-job-plugin/commit/395eb740000509bff789c7f409c90f2a4a738821
Jenkins Pipeline Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-05-16/#SECURITY-3042

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32977?
CVE-2023-32977 is a security vulnerability in Jenkins Pipeline involving Job Plugin vulnerable to stored Cross-site Scripting under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Jenkins Pipeline versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1295.v395eb across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-job.
What version fixes CVE-2023-32977?
Upgrading to 1295.v395eb (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is workflow-job affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-job is affected in releases prior to 1295.v395eb. Upgrade your dependency to 1295.v395eb or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-32977?
CVE-2023-32977 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-32977?
CVE-2023-32977 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-2023-32977?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow'. 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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