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CVE-2022-43401

First published: Wed Oct 19 2022(Updated: )

A sandbox bypass vulnerability involving various casts performed implicitly by the Groovy language runtime in Jenkins Script Security Plugin 1183.v774b_0b_0a_a_451 and earlier allows attackers with permission to define and run sandboxed scripts, including Pipelines, to bypass the sandbox protection and execute arbitrary code in the context of the Jenkins controller JVM.

Credit: jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/Script Security Plugin<1184.
1184.
redhat/jenkins<2-plugins-0:4.11.1683009941-1.el8
2-plugins-0:4.11.1683009941-1.el8
redhat/jenkins<2-plugins-0:4.12.1675702407-1.el8
2-plugins-0:4.12.1675702407-1.el8
redhat/jenkins<2-plugins-0:4.10.1675144701-1.el8
2-plugins-0:4.10.1675144701-1.el8
redhat/jenkins<2-plugins-0:4.9.1675668922-1.el8
2-plugins-0:4.9.1675668922-1.el8
Jenkins Script Security<=1183.v774b_0b_0a_a_451
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps<=2802.v5ea
2803.v1a_f77ffcc773
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins:script-security<1184.v85d16b
1184.v85d16b_d851b_3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-43401?

    CVE-2022-43401 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass sandbox protections.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-43401?

    To fix CVE-2022-43401, upgrade the Script Security Plugin to version 1184 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2022-43401?

    CVE-2022-43401 affects Jenkins Script Security Plugin versions up to and including 1183.v774b_0b_0a_451.

  • What can be exploited in CVE-2022-43401?

    CVE-2022-43401 can be exploited by attackers with permissions to run sandboxed scripts, allowing them to bypass the security measures in place.

  • Is there a permanent solution for CVE-2022-43401?

    Yes, a permanent solution for CVE-2022-43401 is to update to the patched version of the Script Security Plugin.

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