CVE-2022-23107 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A detailed overview of CVE-2022-23107 affecting Jenkins Warnings Next Generation Plugin.

Understanding CVE-2022-23107

This CVE impacts Jenkins Warnings Next Generation Plugin versions 9.10.2 and earlier, potentially allowing unauthorized access to specific files on the Jenkins controller file system.

What is CVE-2022-23107?

Jenkins Warnings Next Generation Plugin version 9.10.2 and below lack proper file name restrictions, enabling attackers with specific permissions to manipulate files on the system.

The Impact of CVE-2022-23107

The vulnerability could be exploited by attackers with Item/Configure permission to read and write particular files with a predetermined suffix on the Jenkins controller file system.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-23107

This section explores the vulnerability in more depth.

Vulnerability Description

Jenkins Warnings Next Generation Plugin 9.10.2 and earlier do not limit file names when setting custom IDs, allowing malicious users to interact with specific files on the system.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Versions: Jenkins Warnings Next Generation Plugin <= 9.10.2
Unaffected Versions: Jenkins Warnings Next Generation Plugin 9.0.2, 9.5.2, 9.7.1

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability leverages the lack of file name restrictions on custom IDs to enable unauthorized access to sensitive files.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting your systems from CVE-2022-23107 is crucial.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Jenkins Warnings Next Generation Plugin to a secure version immediately.
Limit user permissions to mitigate unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor Jenkins security advisories for updates.
Conduct security audits to identify and address similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates to keep your systems secure.