Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/qmetry-for-jira-test-management

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8mjp-8c2x-3g7w
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-16544 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) jenkins qmetry for jira plugin vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Qmetry for jira test management libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins qmetry for jira plugin stored credentials in plain text. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.13.

2 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/qmetry-for-jira-test-management

2 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-8mjp-8c2x-3g7w CVE-2019-16544 MODERATE Jenkins QMetry for JIRA Plugin stored credentials in plain text
GHSA-793w-q2h5-8h5j CVE-2019-16545 LOW Jenkins QMetry for JIRA Plugin shows plain text password in configuration form

CVE-2019-16544 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-16544
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8mjp-8c2x-3g7w
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Qmetry for jira test management
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:3.0/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-2019-16544

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Qmetry for jira test management 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:qmetry-for-jira-test-management fixed: 1.13 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>qmetry-for-jira-test-management</artifactId>
    <version>1.13</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-2019-16544, 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 Qmetry for jira test management in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.13), 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 Qmetry for jira test management, 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 QMetry for JIRA - Test Management Plugin stored credentials unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins controller as part of its post-build step configuration. This credential could be viewed by users with Extended Read permission or access to the Jenkins controller file system. QMetry for JIRA - Test Management Plugin now stores these credentials encrypted once the job configuration is saved again.

CVE-2019-16544 Affected Qmetry for jira test management Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.13
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:qmetry-for-jira-test-management
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/qmetry-for-jira-test-management
Maven
< 1.13
1.13

References

NVD — CVE-2019-16544 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16544
Qmetry for jira test management Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-11-21/#SECURITY-727%20(1)
Qmetry for jira test management Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/11/21/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16544?
CVE-2019-16544 is a security vulnerability in Qmetry for jira test management involving Jenkins QMetry for JIRA Plugin stored credentials in plain text under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Qmetry for jira test management versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.13 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:qmetry-for-jira-test-management.
What version fixes CVE-2019-16544?
Upgrading to 1.13 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is qmetry-for-jira-test-management affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:qmetry-for-jira-test-management is affected in releases prior to 1.13. Upgrade your dependency to 1.13 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16544?
CVE-2019-16544 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-16544?
CVE-2019-16544 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-2019-16544?
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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