CVE-2022-25180: Jenkins Pipeline Groovy Plugin Has Insufficiently Protected Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qv6q-x9vr-w7j3
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-319 CWE-522
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-25180 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) groovy plugin has insufficiently protected vulnerability (CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information) affecting Jenkins Pipeline libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves groovy plugin has insufficiently protected credentials. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2656.vf7a_e7b_75a_457.

CVE-2022-25180 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-25180
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qv6q-x9vr-w7j3
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
Affected Product Jenkins Pipeline
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-2022-25180

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-cps fixed: 2656.vf7a_e7b_75a_457 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow</groupId>
    <artifactId>workflow-cps</artifactId>
    <version>2656.vf7a_e7b_75a_457</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-2022-25180, 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 2656.vf7a_e7b_75a_457), 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-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information, where the product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. 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: Groovy Plugin 2648.va9433432b33c and earlier includes password parameters from the original build in replayed builds. This allows attackers with Run/Replay permission to obtain the values of password parameters passed to previous builds of a Pipeline. Pipeline: Groovy Plugin 2656.vf7a_e7b_75a_457 does not allow builds containing password parameters to be replayed.

CVE-2022-25180 Affected Jenkins Pipeline Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2656.vf7a_e7b_75a_457
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow/workflow-cps
Maven
< 2656.vf7a_e7b_75a_457
2656.vf7a_e7b_75a_457

References

NVD — CVE-2022-25180 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25180
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/workflow-cps-plugin/commit/886676efdd711e126307ec70a539f2fe613151f9
Jenkins Pipeline Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-02-15/#SECURITY-2443

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25180?
CVE-2022-25180 is a security vulnerability in Jenkins Pipeline involving Groovy Plugin has Insufficiently Protected Credentials under CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information.
Which Jenkins Pipeline versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2656.vf7a_e7b_75a_457 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps.
What version fixes CVE-2022-25180?
Upgrading to 2656.vf7a_e7b_75a_457 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is workflow-cps affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps is affected in releases prior to 2656.vf7a_e7b_75a_457. Upgrade your dependency to 2656.vf7a_e7b_75a_457 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-25180?
CVE-2022-25180 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-2022-25180?
CVE-2022-25180 is classified under CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information (The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-25180?
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.
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