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

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p68c-xg89-2g5r
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-2153 is a LOW (CVSS 3.1) credentials transmitted vulnerability (CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information) affecting Backlog libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves credentials transmitted in plain text by backlog plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.

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pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/backlog

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-p68c-xg89-2g5r CVE-2020-2153 LOW Credentials transmitted in plain text by Backlog Plugin

CVE-2020-2153 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-2153
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p68c-xg89-2g5r
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.1
CWE Classification CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
Affected Product Backlog
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.1

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:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2020-2153

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Backlog 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:backlog fixed: 2.5 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>backlog</artifactId>
    <version>2.5</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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2020-2153, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Backlog in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.5), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.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-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information, where the product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. In Backlog, 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

Backlog Plugin stores credentials in job `config.xml` files as part of its configuration. While the credentials are stored encrypted on disk, they are transmitted in plain text as part of the configuration form by Backlog Plugin 2.4 and earlier. These credentials could be viewed by users with Extended Read permission.

CVE-2020-2153 Affected Backlog Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:backlog
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/backlog
Maven
< 2.5
2.5

References

NVD — CVE-2020-2153 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2153
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/backlog-plugin/commit/43f513380226831ed914c85e1bfff1cda296bbf7
Backlog Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/backlog-plugin
Backlog Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-03-09/#SECURITY-1510
Backlog Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/03/09/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2153?
CVE-2020-2153 is a security vulnerability in Backlog involving Credentials transmitted in plain text by Backlog Plugin under CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information.
Which Backlog versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.5 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:backlog.
What version fixes CVE-2020-2153?
Upgrading to 2.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is backlog affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:backlog is affected in releases prior to 2.5. Upgrade your dependency to 2.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-2153?
CVE-2020-2153 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-2153?
CVE-2020-2153 is classified under CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information (The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2020-2153?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.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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