CVE-2022-25183 : Security Advisory and Response

A detailed overview of CVE-2022-25183 affecting the Jenkins Pipeline: Shared Groovy Libraries Plugin.

Understanding CVE-2022-25183

This section provides insight into the vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-25183 in the Jenkins Pipeline: Shared Groovy Libraries Plugin.

What is CVE-2022-25183?

CVE-2022-25183 is a security vulnerability that affects Jenkins Pipeline: Shared Groovy Libraries Plugin versions 552.vd9cc05b8a2e1 and earlier. The plugin uses the names of Pipeline libraries to create cache directories without proper sanitization, enabling attackers with specific permissions to execute arbitrary code.

The Impact of CVE-2022-25183

The vulnerability allows attackers with Item/Configure permission to run malicious code in the context of the Jenkins controller JVM by exploiting specially crafted library names.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-25183

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Vulnerability Description

Jenkins Pipeline: Shared Groovy Libraries Plugin versions 552.vd9cc05b8a2e1 and earlier lack proper sanitization when creating cache directories, enabling code execution by attackers with specific permissions.

Affected Systems and Versions

The Jenkins Pipeline: Shared Groovy Libraries Plugin versions affected include <=552.vd9cc05b8a2e1 and >=2.21, with version 2.21 being custom. Version 2.21.1 is unaffected by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit this vulnerability by utilizing specially crafted library names to execute arbitrary code in the Jenkins controller JVM in the presence of a global Pipeline library configured to use caching.

Mitigation and Prevention

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Immediate Steps to Take

Organizations should update the Jenkins Pipeline: Shared Groovy Libraries Plugin to a secure version and ensure that proper access controls are in place to prevent unauthorized code execution.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement secure coding practices, conduct regular security audits, and stay informed about Jenkins security advisories to enhance overall security posture.

Patching and Updates

Stay vigilant about security updates for Jenkins components and promptly apply patches released by the Jenkins project to address known vulnerabilities.