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

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x75r-g63m-82wj
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-27216 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) passwords stored vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting DbCharts libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves passwords stored in plain text by jenkins dbcharts plugin. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

3 Known Advisory Record(s)
Package Vulnerability Intelligence

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

3 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-x75r-g63m-82wj CVE-2022-27216 MODERATE Passwords stored in plain text by Jenkins dbCharts Plugin
GHSA-vx6f-6rp6-f2px CVE-2022-25205 HIGH Cross-Site Request Forgery in Jenkins dbCharts Plugin
GHSA-m5wp-p3gj-7q5g CVE-2022-25206 HIGH Missing Authorization in Jenkins dbCharts Plugin

CVE-2022-27216 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-27216
GHSA Identifier GHSA-x75r-g63m-82wj
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product DbCharts
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-27216

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected DbCharts 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:dbCharts fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>dbCharts</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-2022-27216, 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 DbCharts 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 DbCharts, 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 dbCharts Plugin 0.5.2 and earlier stores JDBC connection passwords unencrypted in its global configuration file `hudson.plugins.dbcharts.DbChartPublisher.xml` on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration. These passwords can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.

CVE-2022-27216 Affected DbCharts Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:dbCharts
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/dbCharts
Maven
≤ 0.5.2

References

NVD — CVE-2022-27216 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-27216
DbCharts Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/dbCharts-plugin
DbCharts Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-03-15/#SECURITY-2159
DbCharts Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/03/15/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27216?
CVE-2022-27216 is a security vulnerability in DbCharts involving Passwords stored in plain text by Jenkins dbCharts Plugin under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which DbCharts versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:dbCharts.
What version fixes CVE-2022-27216?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is dbCharts affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:dbCharts 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-2022-27216?
CVE-2022-27216 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-27216?
CVE-2022-27216 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-2022-27216?
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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