CVE-2022-43416: Code Injection

Published Oct 19, 2022
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Updated

Jenkins Katalon Plugin 1.0.32 and earlier implements an agent/controller message that does not limit where it can be executed and allows invoking Katalon with configurable arguments, allowing attackers able to control agent processes to invoke Katalon on the Jenkins controller with attacker-controlled version, install location, and arguments, and attackers additionally able to create files on the Jenkins controller (e.g., attackers with Item/Configure permission could archive artifacts) to invoke arbitrary OS commands.

Other sources

Jenkins Katalon Plugin 1.0.32 and earlier implements an agent/controller message that does not limit where it can be executed and allows invoking Katalon with configurable arguments.

It allows attackers able to control agent processes to invoke Katalon on the Jenkins controller with attacker-controlled version, install location, and arguments. Attackers additionally able to create files on the Jenkins controller (e.g., attackers with Item/Configure permission could archive artifacts) can invoke arbitrary OS commands.

Katalon Plugin 1.0.33 changes the message type to controller-to-agent, preventing execution on the controller.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins:katalon<1.0.33
1.0.33
All of the following
Jenkins Katalon Jenkins<1.0.33
Any of the following
Jenkins Jenkins<=2.303.2
Jenkins Jenkins<=2.318
Jenkins Katalon Jenkins<1.0.33
Jenkins Jenkins<=2.303.2
Jenkins Jenkins<=2.318

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins:katalon to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.0.33
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Jenkins Katalon Plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.0.33
  3. Compensating control

    If using Jenkins Katalon Plugin versions 1.0.32 or earlier, restrict permissions such as Item/Configure so attackers cannot create files on the Jenkins controller (e.g., to archive artifacts) or otherwise control agent processes that could trigger OS command execution on the controller.

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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
07:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-43416?

CVE-2022-43416 is a vulnerability in Jenkins Katalon Plugin 1.0.32 and earlier that allows attackers to execute unauthorized commands on the Jenkins controller.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43416?

CVE-2022-43416 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

How does CVE-2022-43416 impact Jenkins Katalon Plugin?

CVE-2022-43416 allows attackers with control over agent processes to execute Katalon on the Jenkins controller with attacker-controlled arguments.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-43416?

To fix CVE-2022-43416, update Jenkins Katalon Plugin to version 1.0.33 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-43416?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-43416 on the following references: [1] http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/19/3 [2] https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-10-19/#SECURITY-2844 [3] https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-43416

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