Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/convert-to-pipeline

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7c44-m589-36w7
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-28677 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.0) jenkins convert to pipeline plugin vulnerability (CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')) affecting Convert to pipeline libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins convert to pipeline plugin vulnerable to command injection. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

2 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/convert-to-pipeline

2 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-7c44-m589-36w7 CVE-2023-28677 HIGH Jenkins Convert To Pipeline Plugin vulnerable to command injection
GHSA-48g9-h7g5-8pw2 CVE-2023-28676 HIGH Jenkins Convert To Pipeline Plugin vulnerable to cross-site request forgery

CVE-2023-28677 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-28677
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7c44-m589-36w7
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.0
CWE Classification CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Affected Product Convert to pipeline
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-2023-28677

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Convert to 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:convert-to-pipeline fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>convert-to-pipeline</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-2023-28677, 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 Convert to pipeline 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-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. In Convert to 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 Convert To Pipeline Plugin 1.0 and earlier uses basic string concatenation to convert Freestyle projects' Build Environment, Build Steps, and Post-build Actions to the equivalent Pipeline step invocations. This allows attackers able to configure Freestyle projects to prepare a crafted configuration that injects Pipeline script code into the (unsandboxed) Pipeline resulting from a conversion by Convert To Pipeline Plugin. If an administrator converts the Freestyle project to a Pipeline, the script will be pre-approved.

CVE-2023-28677 Affected Convert to pipeline Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:convert-to-pipeline
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/convert-to-pipeline
Maven
≤ 1.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-28677 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28677
Convert to pipeline Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/convert-to-pipeline-plugin
Convert to pipeline Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-03-21/#SECURITY-2966

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28677?
CVE-2023-28677 is a security vulnerability in Convert to pipeline involving Jenkins Convert To Pipeline Plugin vulnerable to command injection under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection').
Which Convert to pipeline versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:convert-to-pipeline.
What version fixes CVE-2023-28677?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is convert-to-pipeline affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:convert-to-pipeline 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-2023-28677?
CVE-2023-28677 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-2023-28677?
CVE-2023-28677 is classified under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-28677?
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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