CVE-2022-28158 : Security Advisory and Response

A missing permission check in Jenkins Pipeline: Phoenix AutoTest Plugin 1.3 and earlier versions could allow attackers to enumerate credentials IDs stored in Jenkins.

Understanding CVE-2022-28158

This CVE describes a vulnerability in the Jenkins Pipeline: Phoenix AutoTest Plugin that could be exploited by attackers with Overall/Read permission.

What is CVE-2022-28158?

The vulnerability in Jenkins Pipeline: Phoenix AutoTest Plugin 1.3 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to enumerate credentials IDs of credentials stored in Jenkins.

The Impact of CVE-2022-28158

Attackers with the specified permission could potentially access sensitive credential information, leading to unauthorized access and security breaches.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-28158

This section covers the technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

A missing permission check in Jenkins Pipeline: Phoenix AutoTest Plugin 1.3 and earlier versions could lead to enumeration of credentials IDs by unauthorized users.

Affected Systems and Versions

The vulnerability affects Jenkins Pipeline: Phoenix AutoTest Plugin versions <= 1.3 and versions next of 1.3 with unspecified values.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with Overall/Read permission can exploit this vulnerability to gather credential IDs.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2022-28158 with the following measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade Jenkins Pipeline: Phoenix AutoTest Plugin to a secure version (>1.3).
Restrict Overall/Read permissions to authorized users only.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update permissions and access controls in Jenkins.
Monitor Jenkins instances for unauthorized access attempts.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and apply patches promptly to ensure system security.