CVE-2022-27215: Release helper Missing Permission Checks Vulnerability

MODERATE

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p9gq-76fj-4p4p

CVSS 4.3

Published 2022-03-16

Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-27215 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) missing permission checks vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Release helper libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves missing permission checks in jenkins release helper plugin. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-27215 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-27215

GHSA Identifier GHSA-p9gq-76fj-4p4p

Severity MODERATE

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3

CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization

Affected Product Release helper

Package Ecosystem Maven

Published Date 2022-03-16

Last Updated 2022-11-30

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:N/I:L/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 None (C:N)

Integrity Low (I:L)

Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-27215

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Release helper 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:release-helper fixed: Latest secure release

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>release-helper</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-2022-27215, 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 Release helper 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 Release helper, 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

A missing permission check in Jenkins Release Helper Plugin 1.3.3 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified URL using attacker-specified credentials.

CVE-2022-27215 Affected Release helper Versions

1 component(s)

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:release-helper maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/release-helper	Maven	≤ 1.3.3

References

NVD — CVE-2022-27215 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-27215

Release helper Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/jenkinsci/release-helper-plugin

Release helper Security Information SECURITY

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-03-15/#SECURITY-2274

Release helper Security Information SECURITY

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/03/15/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27215?

CVE-2022-27215 is a security vulnerability in Release helper involving Missing permission checks in Jenkins Release Helper Plugin under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.

Which Release helper versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:release-helper.

What version fixes CVE-2022-27215?

Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is release-helper affected?

Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:release-helper 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-2022-27215?

CVE-2022-27215 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:N/I:L/A:N.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-27215?

CVE-2022-27215 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-2022-27215?

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.

Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema

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  "published" : "2022-03-16T00:00:42Z",
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  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-03-15/#SECURITY-2274"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/03/15/2"
  } ],
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    "github_reviewed_at" : "2022-11-30T18:57:22Z",
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  }
}

CVSS V3

4.3 MODERATE