CVE-2022-43424: Medium severity Jenkins Compuware Xpediter Code Coverage Jenkins vulnerability
Compuware Xpediter Code Coverage Plugin 1.0.7 and earlier implements an agent/controller message that does not limit where it can be executed.
It allows attackers able to control agent processes to obtain the values of Java system properties from the Jenkins controller process.
This vulnerability is only exploitable in Jenkins 2.318 and earlier, LTS 2.303.2 and earlier. See the LTS upgrade guide.
Compuware Xpediter Code Coverage Plugin 1.0.8 restricts execution of the agent/controller message to agents.
Other sources
Jenkins Compuware Xpediter Code Coverage Plugin 1.0.7 and earlier implements an agent/controller message that does not limit where it can be executed, allowing attackers able to control agent processes to obtain the values of Java system properties from the Jenkins controller process.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
maven/com.compuware.jenkins:compuware-xpediter-code-coverageto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.0.8 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Jenkins Compuware Xpediter Code Coverage Pluginto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.0.8 - Compensating control
If using Jenkins 2.318 and earlier (LTS 2.303.2 and earlier), restrict the ability to control agent processes so that attackers cannot use agents to obtain Java system properties from the Jenkins controller process.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for the Jenkins Compuware Xpediter Code Coverage Plugin?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-43424.
What is the severity level of CVE-2022-43424?
The severity level is medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.
What is the affected software for CVE-2022-43424?
The affected software is Jenkins Compuware Xpediter Code Coverage Plugin version 1.0.7 and earlier.
Are the LTS versions of Jenkins vulnerable to CVE-2022-43424?
No, the LTS versions of Jenkins are not vulnerable to CVE-2022-43424.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-43424?
An attacker who can control agent processes can exploit CVE-2022-43424 to obtain the values of Java system properties from the Jenkins controller process.