CVE-2022-25196: Gitlab oauth Open Redirect Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mvq8-hgxh-4v2g
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-601
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-25196 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) open redirect vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')) affecting Gitlab oauth libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves open redirect vulnerability in jenkins gitlab authentication plugin. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-25196 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-25196
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mvq8-hgxh-4v2g
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
Affected Product Gitlab oauth
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-25196

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Gitlab oauth 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:gitlab-oauth fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>gitlab-oauth</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-2022-25196, 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 Gitlab oauth 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-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect'), where the web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect. In Gitlab oauth, 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 GitLab Authentication Plugin 1.13 and earlier records the HTTP `Referer` header as part of the URL query parameters when the authentication process starts, allowing attackers with access to Jenkins to craft a URL that will redirect users to an attacker-specified URL after logging in. This issue is caused by an incomplete fix of [SECURITY-796](https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-08-07/#SECURITY-796).

CVE-2022-25196 Affected Gitlab oauth Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:gitlab-oauth
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/gitlab-oauth
Maven
≤ 1.13

References

NVD — CVE-2022-25196 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25196
Gitlab oauth Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/gitlab-oauth-plugin
Gitlab oauth Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-08-07/#SECURITY-796
Gitlab oauth Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-02-15/#SECURITY-1833
Gitlab oauth Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/02/15/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25196?
CVE-2022-25196 is a security vulnerability in Gitlab oauth involving Open redirect vulnerability in Jenkins GitLab Authentication Plugin under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect').
Which Gitlab oauth versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:gitlab-oauth.
What version fixes CVE-2022-25196?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is gitlab-oauth affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:gitlab-oauth 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-2022-25196?
CVE-2022-25196 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-25196?
CVE-2022-25196 is classified under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') (The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-25196?
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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