CVE-2022-36904: Repository connector Jenkins Repository Connector Plugin Does Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fjpq-f574-jc45
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-862
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-36904 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) jenkins repository connector plugin does vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Repository connector libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins repository connector plugin does not perform a permission check in a method implementing form validation. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-36904 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-36904
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fjpq-f574-jc45
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Repository connector
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

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:L/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 Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-36904

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Repository connector 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:repository-connector fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>repository-connector</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-36904, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

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

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins 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-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Repository connector, 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 Repository Connector Plugin 2.2.0 and earlier does not perform a permission check in a method implementing form validation. This allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to check for the existence of an attacker-specified file path on the Jenkins controller file system. A sequence of requests can be used to effectively list the Jenkins controller file system. As of publication of this advisory, there is no fix.

CVE-2022-36904 Affected Repository connector Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:repository-connector
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/repository-connector
Maven
≤ 2.2.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-36904 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36904
Repository connector Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-07-27/#SECURITY-2665%20%282%29
Repository connector Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-07-27/#SECURITY-2665%20(2)
Repository connector Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/27/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36904?
CVE-2022-36904 is a security vulnerability in Repository connector involving Jenkins Repository Connector Plugin does not perform a permission check in a method implementing form validation under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Repository connector versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:repository-connector.
What version fixes CVE-2022-36904?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is repository-connector affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:repository-connector is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36904?
CVE-2022-36904 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-36904?
CVE-2022-36904 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-36904?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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