CVE-2022-25183: Jenkins Pipeline Deprecated Groovy Libraries Plugin Protection Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-pfwp-q984-w7wh
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-693
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-25183 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) deprecated groovy libraries plugin protection vulnerability (CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure) affecting Jenkins Pipeline libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves deprecated groovy libraries plugin protection mechanism failure. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 561.va_ce0de3c2d69.

CVE-2022-25183 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-25183
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pfwp-q984-w7wh
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure
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-2022-25183

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-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>
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-2022-25183, 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 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-693: Protection Mechanism Failure, where the product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product. 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: Deprecated Groovy Libraries Plugin 552.vd9cc05b8a2e1 and earlier uses the names of Pipeline libraries to create cache directories without any sanitization. This allows attackers with Item/Configure permission to execute arbitrary code in the context of the Jenkins controller JVM using specially crafted library names if a global Pipeline library configured to use caching already exists. Pipeline: Deprecated Groovy Libraries Plugin 561.va_ce0de3c2d69 sanitizes the names of Pipeline libraries when creating library cache directories.

CVE-2022-25183 Affected Jenkins Pipeline Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
561.va_ce0de3c2d69
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps-global-lib
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow/workflow-cps-global-lib
Maven
< 561.va_ce0de3c2d69
561.va_ce0de3c2d69

References

NVD — CVE-2022-25183 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25183
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/workflow-cps-global-lib-plugin/commit/ace0de3c2d691662021ea10306eeb407da6b6365
Jenkins Pipeline Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-02-15/#SECURITY-2586

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25183?
CVE-2022-25183 is a security vulnerability in Jenkins Pipeline involving Deprecated Groovy Libraries Plugin Protection Mechanism Failure under CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure.
Which Jenkins Pipeline versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 561.va_ce0de3c2d69 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps-global-lib.
What version fixes CVE-2022-25183?
Upgrading to 561.va_ce0de3c2d69 (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. Upgrade your dependency to 561.va_ce0de3c2d69 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-25183?
CVE-2022-25183 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-2022-25183?
CVE-2022-25183 is classified under CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure (The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-25183?
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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