CVE-2022-25173: OS Command Injection

Published Feb 15, 2022
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Updated

A flaw was found in Jenkins. The Pipeline: Groovy Plugin uses the same checkout directories for distinct SCMs when reading the script file (typically Jenkinsfile) for Pipelines. This flaw allows attackers with item/configure permission to invoke arbitrary OS commands on the controller through crafted SCM contents.

Other sources

Jenkins Pipeline: Groovy Plugin 2648.va9433432b33c and earlier uses the same checkout directories for distinct SCMs when reading the script file (typically Jenkinsfile) for Pipelines, allowing attackers with Item/Configure permission to invoke arbitrary OS commands on the controller through crafted SCM contents.

Jenkins Pipeline: Groovy Plugin prior to 2656.vf7ae7b75a457, 2.94.1, and 2.92.1 uses the same checkout directories for distinct SCMs when reading the script file (typically Jenkinsfile) for Pipelines, allowing attackers with Item/Configure permission to invoke arbitrary OS commands on the controller through crafted SCM contents.

Pipeline: Groovy Plugin 2648.va9433432b33c and earlier uses the same checkout directories for distinct SCMs when reading the script file (typically Jenkinsfile) for Pipelines. This allows attackers with Item/Configure permission to invoke arbitrary OS commands on the controller through crafted SCM contents.

References:

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-02-15/

Red Hat

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/jenkins<2-plugins-0:3.11.1650371376-1.el7
2-plugins-0:3.11.1650371376-1.el7
redhat/jenkins<2-plugins-0:4.10.1647505461-1.el8
2-plugins-0:4.10.1647505461-1.el8
redhat/jenkins<2-plugins-0:4.6.1650364520-1.el8
2-plugins-0:4.6.1650364520-1.el8
redhat/jenkins<2-plugins-0:4.7.1648800585-1.el8
2-plugins-0:4.7.1648800585-1.el8
redhat/jenkins<2-plugins-0:4.8.1646993358-1.el8
2-plugins-0:4.8.1646993358-1.el8
redhat/jenkins<2-plugins-0:4.9.1647580879-1.el8
2-plugins-0:4.9.1647580879-1.el8
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps<2.92.1
2.92.1
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps>=2.93<2.94.1
2.94.1
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps>=2646.v6ed3b5b01ff1<2656.vf7a
2656.vf7a
Jenkins Pipeline\<=2648.va9433432b33c

Event History

Feb 15, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:10 PM
Description
Feb 16, 2022
Advisory Published
12:01 AM
Feb 17, 2022
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25173?

CVE-2022-25173 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-25173?

To fix CVE-2022-25173, upgrade Jenkins to version 2.92.1 or later, or ensure you are using a patched version of the affected plugins.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2022-25173?

CVE-2022-25173 affects Jenkins with the Pipeline: Groovy Plugin, particularly versions prior to 2.92.1.

4

What kind of permission do attackers need to exploit CVE-2022-25173?

An attacker needs item/configure permission to exploit CVE-2022-25173 and invoke arbitrary OS commands.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-25173?

More information about CVE-2022-25173 can typically be found in security advisories or the official Jenkins security page.

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