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

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qh3m-c6hw-5hmv
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-16556 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) jenkins rundeck plugin stored credentials vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Rundeck libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins rundeck plugin stored credentials in plain text. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.6.6.

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

7 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-qh3m-c6hw-5hmv CVE-2019-16556 MODERATE Jenkins Rundeck Plugin stored credentials in plain text
GHSA-p4f7-7c33-9675 CVE-2019-10455 MODERATE Missing permission check in Jenkins Rundeck Plugin
GHSA-4c2w-wcw4-8jv9 CVE-2019-10454 MODERATE Jenkins Rundeck Plugin CSRF vulnerability
GHSA-5xh7-6v3x-vrhj CVE-2020-2144 HIGH XXE vulnerability in Rundeck Plugin
GHSA-qgv4-7jhx-c72q CVE-2022-41234 MODERATE Missing webhook endpoint authorization in Jenkins Rundeck Plugin
GHSA-4jfq-4fqc-5j9c CVE-2022-41233 MODERATE Jenkins Rundeck Plugin Missing Authorization vulnerability
GHSA-4m42-8qfq-h3q9 CVE-2022-30956 HIGH Cross-site Scripting in Jenkins Rundeck Plugin

CVE-2019-16556 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-16556
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qh3m-c6hw-5hmv
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Rundeck
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-2019-16556

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Rundeck 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:rundeck fixed: 3.6.6 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>rundeck</artifactId>
    <version>3.6.6</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-2019-16556, 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 Rundeck in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.6.6), 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 Rundeck, 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 Rundeck Plugin 3.6.5 and earlier stores credentials unencrypted in its global configuration file and in job config.xml files on the Jenkins master where they can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission, or access to the master file system.

CVE-2019-16556 Affected Rundeck Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.6.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:rundeck
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/rundeck
Maven
< 3.6.6
3.6.6

References

NVD — CVE-2019-16556 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16556
Rundeck Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-12-17/#SECURITY-1636
Rundeck Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/12/17/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16556?
CVE-2019-16556 is a security vulnerability in Rundeck involving Jenkins Rundeck Plugin stored credentials in plain text under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Rundeck versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.6.6 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:rundeck.
What version fixes CVE-2019-16556?
Upgrading to 3.6.6 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is rundeck affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:rundeck is affected in releases prior to 3.6.6. Upgrade your dependency to 3.6.6 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16556?
CVE-2019-16556 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-2019-16556?
CVE-2019-16556 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-2019-16556?
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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