CVE-2022-25173: Workflow cps Groovy Plugin Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4m7p-55jm-3vwv
Share
CVSS 8.8
CWE-78
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-25173 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) groovy plugin vulnerability (CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')) affecting Workflow cps libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves groovy plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2656.vf7a, 2.94.1, 2.92.1.

CVE-2022-25173 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-25173
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4m7p-55jm-3vwv
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Affected Product Workflow cps
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-25173

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Workflow cps dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps fixed: 2656.vf7a 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow</groupId>
    <artifactId>workflow-cps</artifactId>
    <version>2656.vf7a</version>
</dependency>
org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps fixed: 2.94.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow</groupId>
    <artifactId>workflow-cps</artifactId>
    <version>2.94.1</version>
</dependency>
org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps fixed: 2.92.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow</groupId>
    <artifactId>workflow-cps</artifactId>
    <version>2.92.1</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-25173, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Workflow cps in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2656.vf7a), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an os command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended os command when it is sent to a downstream component. In Workflow cps, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Jenkins Pipeline: Groovy Plugin prior to 2656.vf7a_e7b_75a_457, 2.94.1, and 2.92.1 uses the same checkout directories for distinct SCMs when reading the script file (typically Jenkinsfile) for Pipelines, allowing attackers with Item/Configure permission to invoke arbitrary OS commands on the controller through crafted SCM contents.

CVE-2022-25173 Affected Workflow cps Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2656.vf7a2.94.12.92.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow/workflow-cps
Maven
≥ 2646.v6ed3b5b01ff1
< 2656.vf7a
2656.vf7a
org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow/workflow-cps
Maven
≥ 2.93
< 2.94.1
2.94.1
org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow/workflow-cps
Maven
< 2.92.1
2.92.1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-25173 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25173
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/workflow-cps-plugin/commit/f7ae7b75a457976853539bff1db52373b85fdb85
Workflow cps Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelist/blob/3615f493b8a36ff15735fb9d79c9dc9e0d542695/2022/25xxx/CVE-2022-25173.json
Workflow cps Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-02-15/#SECURITY-2463
Workflow cps Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/02/15/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25173?
CVE-2022-25173 is a security vulnerability in Workflow cps involving Groovy Plugin under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection').
Which Workflow cps versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2656.vf7a, 2.94.1, 2.92.1 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps.
What version fixes CVE-2022-25173?
Upgrading to 2656.vf7a, 2.94.1, 2.92.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is workflow-cps affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps is affected in releases prior to 2656.vf7a, 2.94.1, 2.92.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2656.vf7a, 2.94.1, 2.92.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-25173?
CVE-2022-25173 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-25173?
CVE-2022-25173 is classified under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-25173?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
Normalized schema output
View Raw JSON 
{
  "schema_version" : "1.4.0",
  "id" : "GHSA-4m7p-55jm-3vwv",
  "modified" : "2023-05-25T13:20:35Z",
  "published" : "2022-02-16T00:01:37Z",
  "aliases" : [ "CVE-2022-25173" ],
  "summary" : "Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command in Jenkins Pipeline: Groovy Plugin",
  "details" : "Jenkins Pipeline: Groovy Plugin prior to 2656.vf7a_e7b_75a_457, 2.94.1, and 2.92.1 uses the same checkout directories for distinct SCMs when reading the script file (typically Jenkinsfile) for Pipelines, allowing attackers with Item/Configure permission to invoke arbitrary OS commands on the controller through crafted SCM contents.",
  "severity" : [ {
    "type" : "CVSS_V3",
    "score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H"
  } ],
  "affected" : [ {
    "package" : {
      "ecosystem" : "Maven",
      "name" : "org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps"
    },
    "ranges" : [ {
      "type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
      "events" : [ {
        "introduced" : "2646.v6ed3b5b01ff1"
      }, {
        "fixed" : "2656.vf7a"
      } ]
    } ]
  }, {
    "package" : {
      "ecosystem" : "Maven",
      "name" : "org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps"
    },
    "ranges" : [ {
      "type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
      "events" : [ {
        "introduced" : "2.93"
      }, {
        "fixed" : "2.94.1"
      } ]
    } ]
  }, {
    "package" : {
      "ecosystem" : "Maven",
      "name" : "org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps"
    },
    "ranges" : [ {
      "type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
      "events" : [ {
        "introduced" : "0"
      }, {
        "fixed" : "2.92.1"
      } ]
    } ]
  } ],
  "references" : [ {
    "type" : "ADVISORY",
    "url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25173"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://github.com/jenkinsci/workflow-cps-plugin/commit/f7ae7b75a457976853539bff1db52373b85fdb85"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelist/blob/3615f493b8a36ff15735fb9d79c9dc9e0d542695/2022/25xxx/CVE-2022-25173.json"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-02-15/#SECURITY-2463"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/02/15/2"
  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
    "cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-78" ],
    "severity" : "HIGH",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2022-06-20T22:48:23Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : "2022-02-15T17:15:00Z"
  }
}