CVE-2022-43406: Critical severity Jenkins Groovy Libraries Jenkins vulnerability

Published Oct 19, 2022
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Updated

A sandbox bypass vulnerability in Jenkins Pipeline: Deprecated Groovy Libraries Plugin 583.vf3b454e43966 and earlier allows attackers with permission to define untrusted Pipeline libraries and 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.

Other sources

A sandbox bypass vulnerability was found in several Jenkins plugins. This could allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code within the Jenkins JVM controller. Exploitation could be achieved by crafting untrusted libraries or pipelines, compromising the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of Jenkins.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
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 Groovy Libraries Jenkins<=583.vf3b_454e43966
redhat/Pipeline Deprecated Groovy Libraries Plugin<588.
588.

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jenkins to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2-plugins-0:4.11.1683009941-1.el8
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jenkins to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2-plugins-0:4.12.1675702407-1.el8
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jenkins to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2-plugins-0:4.10.1675144701-1.el8
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jenkins to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2-plugins-0:4.9.1675668922-1.el8
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/Pipeline Deprecated Groovy Libraries Plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 588.

Event History

Oct 19, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 20, 2022
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:50 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43406?

CVE-2022-43406 has a high severity due to its potential to allow unauthorized execution of scripts and bypassing of sandbox protections.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-43406?

To fix CVE-2022-43406, upgrade the Jenkins Pipeline: Deprecated Groovy Libraries Plugin to version 588.vf3b_454e43967 or later.

3

Which Jenkins versions are affected by CVE-2022-43406?

CVE-2022-43406 affects Jenkins with Pipeline: Deprecated Groovy Libraries Plugin version 583.vf3b_454e43966 and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2022-43406 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-43406 can be exploited remotely by an attacker with permission to define untrusted Pipeline libraries.

5

What impact does CVE-2022-43406 have on Jenkins security?

The impact of CVE-2022-43406 is significant as it allows attackers to bypass security controls and execute arbitrary code within the Jenkins environment.

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