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

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5fq9-x9f4-x2r2
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-1000608 is a LOW (CVSS 3.3) jenkins z/os connector plugin allows vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Zos connector libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins z/os connector plugin allows local attacker to retrieve configured password. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.0.

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pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/zos-connector

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-5fq9-x9f4-x2r2 CVE-2018-1000608 LOW Jenkins z/OS Connector Plugin allows local attacker to retrieve configured password

CVE-2018-1000608 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-1000608
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5fq9-x9f4-x2r2
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.3
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Zos connector
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
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-2018-1000608

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Zos 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:zos-connector fixed: 2.0.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>zos-connector</artifactId>
    <version>2.0.0</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-2018-1000608, 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 Zos connector in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.0), 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 Zos 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

A exposure of sensitive information vulnerability exists in Jenkins z/OS Connector Plugin 1.2.6.1 and earlier in SCLMSCM.java that allows an attacker with local file system access or control of a Jenkins administrator's web browser (e.g. malicious extension) to retrieve the configured password. IBM z/OS Connector Plugin 2.0.0 and newer integrates with Credentials Plugin, no longer storing credentials itself.

CVE-2018-1000608 Affected Zos connector Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:zos-connector
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/zos-connector
Maven
< 2.0.0
2.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2018-1000608 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000608
Zos connector Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/zos-connector-plugin
Zos connector Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-06-25/#SECURITY-950

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1000608?
CVE-2018-1000608 is a security vulnerability in Zos connector involving Jenkins z/OS Connector Plugin allows local attacker to retrieve configured password under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Zos connector versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.0 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:zos-connector.
What version fixes CVE-2018-1000608?
Upgrading to 2.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is zos-connector affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:zos-connector is affected in releases prior to 2.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-1000608?
CVE-2018-1000608 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-1000608?
CVE-2018-1000608 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-2018-1000608?
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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