Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/cons3rt

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fmq9-r4p2-8272
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-41255 is a LOW (CVSS 3.3) api token stored vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Cons3rt libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves api token stored in plain text by jenkins cons3rt plugin. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

4 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/cons3rt

4 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/cons3rt. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-fmq9-r4p2-8272 CVE-2022-41255 LOW API token stored in plain text by Jenkins CONS3RT Plugin
GHSA-p37p-wg92-2fc4 CVE-2022-41252 MODERATE Missing permission checks in Jenkins CONS3RT Plugin allow enumerating credentials IDs
GHSA-48q3-5297-wmmx CVE-2022-41253 MODERATE CSRF vulnerability in Jenkins CONS3RT Plugin allow capturing credentials
GHSA-74x9-fhc2-p79f CVE-2022-41254 MODERATE Missing permission checks in Jenkins CONS3RT Plugin allow capturing credentials

CVE-2022-41255 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-41255
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fmq9-r4p2-8272
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.3
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Cons3rt
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.3

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-41255

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Cons3rt 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:cons3rt fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>cons3rt</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.plugins

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-41255, 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 Cons3rt 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.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-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials, where the product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval. In Cons3rt, 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 CONS3RT Plugin 1.0.0 and earlier stores Cons3rt API token unencrypted in job `config.xml` files on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration. This API token can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.

CVE-2022-41255 Affected Cons3rt Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:cons3rt
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/cons3rt
Maven
≤ 1.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-41255 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41255
Cons3rt Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/cons3rt-plugin
Cons3rt Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-09-21/#SECURITY-2759
Cons3rt Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/21/5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41255?
CVE-2022-41255 is a security vulnerability in Cons3rt involving API token stored in plain text by Jenkins CONS3RT Plugin under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Cons3rt versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:cons3rt.
What version fixes CVE-2022-41255?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is cons3rt affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:cons3rt 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-2022-41255?
CVE-2022-41255 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-41255?
CVE-2022-41255 is classified under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials (The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-41255?
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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