CVE-2022-25178: Workflow cps global lib Shared Groovy Libraries Plugin Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5hfv-mg5x-mv32
CVSS 6.5
CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-25178 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) shared groovy libraries plugin vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Workflow cps global lib libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves shared groovy libraries plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 561.va_ce0de3c2d69, 2.21.1, 2.18.1.

CVE-2022-25178 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-25178
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5hfv-mg5x-mv32
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Workflow cps global lib
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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:N/A:N).

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 None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-25178

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Workflow cps global lib 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-global-lib fixed: 561.va_ce0de3c2d69
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow</groupId>
    <artifactId>workflow-cps-global-lib</artifactId>
    <version>561.va_ce0de3c2d69</version>
</dependency>
org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps-global-lib fixed: 2.21.1
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow</groupId>
    <artifactId>workflow-cps-global-lib</artifactId>
    <version>2.21.1</version>
</dependency>
org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps-global-lib fixed: 2.18.1
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow</groupId>
    <artifactId>workflow-cps-global-lib</artifactId>
    <version>2.18.1</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-2022-25178, 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 global lib in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 561.va_ce0de3c2d69), 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-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. In Workflow cps global lib, 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: Shared Groovy Libraries Plugin does not restrict the names of resources passed to the libraryResource step, allowing attackers able to configure Pipelines permission to read arbitrary files on the Jenkins controller file system.

CVE-2022-25178 Affected Workflow cps global lib Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
561.va_ce0de3c2d692.21.12.18.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps-global-lib
Maven
≥ 2.22
< 561.va_ce0de3c2d69
561.va_ce0de3c2d69
org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps-global-lib
Maven
≥ 2.19
< 2.21.1
2.21.1
org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps-global-lib
Maven
< 2.18.1
2.18.1

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25178?
CVE-2022-25178 is a security vulnerability in Workflow cps global lib involving Shared Groovy Libraries Plugin under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Workflow cps global lib versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 561.va_ce0de3c2d69, 2.21.1, 2.18.1 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps-global-lib.
What version fixes CVE-2022-25178?
Upgrading to 561.va_ce0de3c2d69, 2.21.1, 2.18.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is workflow-cps-global-lib affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps-global-lib is affected in releases prior to 561.va_ce0de3c2d69, 2.21.1, 2.18.1. Upgrade your dependency to 561.va_ce0de3c2d69, 2.21.1, 2.18.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-25178?
CVE-2022-25178 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-25178?
CVE-2022-25178 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-25178?
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
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