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

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-m53p-f25q-q6fg
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-2092 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.6) xxe vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Robot libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves xxe vulnerability in jenkins robot framework plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.1.

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

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-m53p-f25q-q6fg CVE-2020-2092 HIGH XXE vulnerability in Jenkins Robot Framework Plugin

CVE-2020-2092 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-2092
GHSA Identifier GHSA-m53p-f25q-q6fg
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.6
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product Robot
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.6

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:L/A:L).

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 Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2020-2092

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Robot 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:robot fixed: 2.0.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>robot</artifactId>
    <version>2.0.1</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-2020-2092, 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 Robot in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.1), 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-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference, where the product processes an xml document that can contain xml entities with uris that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. In Robot, 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

Robot Framework Plugin 2.0.0 and earlier does not configure the XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks. This allows a user able to control the input files for the 'Publish Robot Framework' post-build step to have Jenkins parse a crafted file that uses external entities for extraction of secrets from the Jenkins controller, server-side request forgery, or denial-of-service attacks. Robot Framework Plugin 2.0.1 disables external entity resolution for its XML parser.

CVE-2020-2092 Affected Robot Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:robot
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/robot
Maven
< 2.0.1
2.0.1

References

NVD — CVE-2020-2092 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2092
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/robot-plugin/commit/a06626f516e63813db570ff9f3e9b1f76012df59
Robot Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/robot-plugin
Robot Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-01-15/#SECURITY-1698

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2092?
CVE-2020-2092 is a security vulnerability in Robot involving XXE vulnerability in Jenkins Robot Framework Plugin under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which Robot versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.1 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:robot.
What version fixes CVE-2020-2092?
Upgrading to 2.0.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is robot affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:robot is affected in releases prior to 2.0.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-2092?
CVE-2020-2092 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.6 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-2092?
CVE-2020-2092 is classified under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2020-2092?
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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