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CVE-2022-25178: Path Traversal

First published: Tue Feb 15 2022(Updated: )

A flaw was found in Jenkins. The Pipeline: Shared Groovy Libraries does not restrict the names of resources passed to the libraryResource step. This flaw allows attackers who can configure Pipelines to read arbitrary files on the Jenkins controller file system.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps-global-lib<2.18.1
2.18.1
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps-global-lib>=2.19<2.21.1
2.21.1
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps-global-lib>=2.22<=552.vd9cc05b8a2e1
561.va_ce0de3c2d69
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
Jenkins Pipeline<=552.vd9cc05b8a2e1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-25178?

    CVE-2022-25178 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive files on the Jenkins controller.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-25178?

    To remediate CVE-2022-25178, upgrade the Pipeline: Shared Groovy Libraries to version 2.18.1 or the appropriate version specified in the advisory.

  • What impact does CVE-2022-25178 have on Jenkins security?

    CVE-2022-25178 allows attackers to exploit the Pipeline: Shared Groovy Libraries and read arbitrary files from the Jenkins file system, posing a significant security risk.

  • Which versions of Jenkins are affected by CVE-2022-25178?

    CVE-2022-25178 affects versions of Jenkins prior to 2.18.1 and specific versions in the 2.19 to 2.21.1 range.

  • What should I do if I can't upgrade to fix CVE-2022-25178?

    If an upgrade is not possible, consider restricting access to pipeline configurations and monitoring for unauthorized changes to mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2022-25178.

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