CVE-2022-25175: Jenkins Pipeline Multibranch Plugin Vulnerable To OS Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-pj84-qjm3-77mg
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-78
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-25175 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) multibranch plugin vulnerable to os vulnerability (CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')) affecting Jenkins Pipeline libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves multibranch plugin vulnerable to os command injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 707.v71c3f0a_6ccdb.

CVE-2022-25175 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-25175
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pj84-qjm3-77mg
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 Jenkins Pipeline
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-2022-25175

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jenkins Pipeline 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-multibranch fixed: 707.v71c3f0a_6ccdb 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow</groupId>
    <artifactId>workflow-multibranch</artifactId>
    <version>707.v71c3f0a_6ccdb</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-2022-25175, 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 Jenkins Pipeline in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 707.v71c3f0a_6ccdb), 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 Jenkins Pipeline, 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: Multibranch Plugin 706.vd43c65dec013 and earlier uses distinct checkout directories per SCM for the readTrusted step, allowing attackers with Item/Configure permission to invoke arbitrary OS commands on the controller through crafted SCM contents.

CVE-2022-25175 Affected Jenkins Pipeline Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
707.v71c3f0a_6ccdb
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-multibranch
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow/workflow-multibranch
Maven
< 707.v71c3f0a_6ccdb
707.v71c3f0a_6ccdb

References

NVD — CVE-2022-25175 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25175
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/workflow-multibranch-plugin/commit/71c3f0a6ccdb2ba43f43686826b0d62160df85e8
Jenkins Pipeline Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-02-15/#SECURITY-2463

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25175?
CVE-2022-25175 is a security vulnerability in Jenkins Pipeline involving Multibranch Plugin vulnerable to OS Command Injection under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection').
Which Jenkins Pipeline versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 707.v71c3f0a_6ccdb across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-multibranch.
What version fixes CVE-2022-25175?
Upgrading to 707.v71c3f0a_6ccdb (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is workflow-multibranch affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-multibranch is affected in releases prior to 707.v71c3f0a_6ccdb. Upgrade your dependency to 707.v71c3f0a_6ccdb or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-25175?
CVE-2022-25175 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-2022-25175?
CVE-2022-25175 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-2022-25175?
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
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  "published" : "2022-02-16T00:01:36Z",
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