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

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qmhq-876f-cr65
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-49653 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) jenkins jira plugin vulnerable to vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Jira libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins jira plugin vulnerable to exposure of system-scoped credentials. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.12.

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

4 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-qmhq-876f-cr65 CVE-2023-49653 MODERATE Jenkins Jira Plugin vulnerable to exposure of system-scoped credentials
GHSA-m3p3-2gp6-ghq8 CVE-2022-29041 MODERATE Stored Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in Jenkins Jira Plugin
GHSA-98m4-m2c3-qxgq CVE-2019-16541 MODERATE Jenkins JIRA Plugin allows users to select and use credentials with System scope
GHSA-fpg6-xqj4-j7wf CVE-2018-1000412 MODERATE Jenkins Jira Plugin Incorrect Authorization vulnerability

CVE-2023-49653 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-49653
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qmhq-876f-cr65
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Jira
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

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:L/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 Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-49653

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jira 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:jira fixed: 3.12 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>jira</artifactId>
    <version>3.12</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-2023-49653, 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 Jira in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.12), 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 Jira, 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 Jira Plugin 3.11 and earlier does not set the appropriate context for credentials lookup, allowing the use of system-scoped credentials otherwise reserved for the global configuration. This allows attackers with Item/Configure permission to access and capture credentials they are not entitled to. Jira Plugin 3.12 defines the appropriate context for credentials lookup.

CVE-2023-49653 Affected Jira Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.12
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:jira
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/jira
Maven
< 3.12
3.12

References

NVD — CVE-2023-49653 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-49653
Jira Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-11-29/#SECURITY-3225
Jira Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/29/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49653?
CVE-2023-49653 is a security vulnerability in Jira involving Jenkins Jira Plugin vulnerable to exposure of system-scoped credentials under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Jira versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.12 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:jira.
What version fixes CVE-2023-49653?
Upgrading to 3.12 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jira affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:jira is affected in releases prior to 3.12. Upgrade your dependency to 3.12 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-49653?
CVE-2023-49653 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-49653?
CVE-2023-49653 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-2023-49653?
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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