CVE-2022-25177: Workflow cps global lib Shared Groovy Libraries Plugin Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-q234-x887-9rxh
CVSS 6.5
CWE-59
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-25177 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) shared groovy libraries plugin vulnerability (CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')) 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-2022-25177 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-25177
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q234-x887-9rxh
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
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-2022-25177

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-2022-25177, 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-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following'), where the product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. 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 552.vd9cc05b8a2e1 and earlier follows symbolic links to locations outside of the expected Pipeline library when reading files using the libraryResource step, allowing attackers able to configure Pipelines to read arbitrary files on the Jenkins controller file system.

CVE-2022-25177 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-2022-25177?
CVE-2022-25177 is a security vulnerability in Workflow cps global lib involving Shared Groovy Libraries Plugin under CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following').
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-2022-25177?
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-2022-25177?
CVE-2022-25177 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-2022-25177?
CVE-2022-25177 is classified under CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') (The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-25177?
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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