CVE-2022-29052: Google compute engine Private Key Stored Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vhxq-9mpv-gj87
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-522
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-29052 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) private key stored vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Google compute engine libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves private key stored in plain text by jenkins google compute engine plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.3.9.

CVE-2022-29052 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-29052
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vhxq-9mpv-gj87
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Google compute engine
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-2022-29052

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Google compute engine 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:google-compute-engine fixed: 4.3.9 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>google-compute-engine</artifactId>
    <version>4.3.9</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-2022-29052, 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 Google compute engine in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.3.9), 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-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials, where the product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval. In Google compute engine, 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 Google Compute Engine Plugin 4.3.8 and earlier stores private keys unencrypted in cloud agent `config.xml` files on the Jenkins controller where they can be viewed by users with Agent/Extended Read permission, or access to the Jenkins controller file system.

CVE-2022-29052 Affected Google compute engine Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.3.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:google-compute-engine
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/google-compute-engine
Maven
< 4.3.9
4.3.9

References

NVD — CVE-2022-29052 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-29052
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/google-compute-engine-plugin/commit/16d2ae71a1b34c81db1d74f83c41577536e5256f
Google compute engine Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-04-12/#SECURITY-2045

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29052?
CVE-2022-29052 is a security vulnerability in Google compute engine involving Private key stored in plain text by Jenkins Google Compute Engine Plugin under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Google compute engine versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.3.9 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:google-compute-engine.
What version fixes CVE-2022-29052?
Upgrading to 4.3.9 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is google-compute-engine affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:google-compute-engine is affected in releases prior to 4.3.9. Upgrade your dependency to 4.3.9 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-29052?
CVE-2022-29052 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-2022-29052?
CVE-2022-29052 is classified under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials (The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-29052?
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.
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