Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci/update-center2

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8847-xvjw-9g43
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-45397 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) : xml linter plugin vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Update center2 libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves : xml linter plugin. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

2 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci/update-center2

2 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci/update-center2. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-8847-xvjw-9g43 CVE-2022-45397 MODERATE XXE vulnerability on agents in Jenkins OSF Builder Suite : : XML Linter Plugin
GHSA-pqg3-xfx2-fmqp CVE-2023-27905 MODERATE Cross site scripting vulnerability in update-center2

CVE-2022-45397 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-45397
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8847-xvjw-9g43
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product Update center2
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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:L/I:L/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 Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-45397

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Update center2 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:update-center2 fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci</groupId>
    <artifactId>update-center2</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-45397, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Update center2 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci 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 Update center2, 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

OSF Builder Suite : : XML Linter 1.0.2 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks. This allows attackers able to control XML files that get processed by the 'OSF Builder Suite : : XML Linter' build step to have agent processes parse a crafted file that uses external entities for extraction of secrets from the Jenkins agent or server-side request forgery. Because Jenkins agent processes usually execute build tools whose input (source code, build scripts, etc.) is controlled externally, this vulnerability only has a real impact in very narrow circumstances: when attackers can control XML files, but are unable to change build steps, Jenkinsfiles, test code that gets executed on the agents, or similar.

CVE-2022-45397 Affected Update center2 Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci:update-center2
maven/org.jenkins-ci/update-center2
Maven
≤ 1.0.2

References

NVD — CVE-2022-45397 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-45397
Update center2 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkins-infra/update-center2/pull/658
Update center2 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/osf-builder-suite-xml-linter-plugin
Update center2 Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-11-15/#SECURITY-2937
Update center2 Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/15/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-45397?
CVE-2022-45397 is a security vulnerability in Update center2 involving : XML Linter Plugin under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which Update center2 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci:update-center2.
What version fixes CVE-2022-45397?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is update-center2 affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci:update-center2 is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-45397?
CVE-2022-45397 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-45397?
CVE-2022-45397 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-2022-45397?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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