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

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rrvg-2c69-p9rf
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-21652 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.1) csrf vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Xray connector libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves csrf vulnerability in jenkins xray - test management for jira plugin allows capturing credentials. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.4.1.

2 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/xray-connector

2 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-rrvg-2c69-p9rf CVE-2021-21652 HIGH CSRF vulnerability in Jenkins Xray - Test Management for Jira Plugin allows capturing credentials
GHSA-5557-j87h-cvf4 CVE-2021-21653 MODERATE Missing Authorization in jenkins xray-connector

CVE-2021-21652 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-21652
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rrvg-2c69-p9rf
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.1
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Xray connector
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2021-21652

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Xray connector 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:xray-connector fixed: 2.4.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>xray-connector</artifactId>
    <version>2.4.1</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-2021-21652, 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 Xray connector in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.4.1), 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-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. In Xray connector, 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 Xray - Test Management for Jira Plugin 2.4.0 and earlier does not require POST requests for a connection test method, resulting in a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability. This vulnerability allows attackers to connect to an attacker-specified URL using attacker-specified credentials IDs obtained through another method, capturing credentials stored in Jenkins. Jenkins Xray - Test Management for Jira Plugin 2.4.1 requires POST requests for the affected connection test method.

CVE-2021-21652 Affected Xray connector Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.4.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:xray-connector
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/xray-connector
Maven
< 2.4.1
2.4.1

References

NVD — CVE-2021-21652 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-21652
Xray connector Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/xray-connector-plugin
Xray connector Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-05-11/#SECURITY-2251%20(1)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21652?
CVE-2021-21652 is a security vulnerability in Xray connector involving CSRF vulnerability in Jenkins Xray - Test Management for Jira Plugin allows capturing credentials under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Xray connector versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.4.1 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:xray-connector.
What version fixes CVE-2021-21652?
Upgrading to 2.4.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is xray-connector affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:xray-connector is affected in releases prior to 2.4.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.4.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-21652?
CVE-2021-21652 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-21652?
CVE-2021-21652 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2021-21652?
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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