CVE-2022-36887: JobConfigHistory Jenkins Job Configuration History Plugin Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j896-j72w-cr32
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-352
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-36887 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) jenkins job configuration history plugin vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting JobConfigHistory libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins job configuration history plugin does not require post requests for several http endpoints. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1156.v536a_97b_8d649.

CVE-2022-36887 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-36887
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j896-j72w-cr32
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product JobConfigHistory
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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-36887

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected JobConfigHistory 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:jobConfigHistory fixed: 1156.v536a_97b_8d649 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>jobConfigHistory</artifactId>
    <version>1156.v536a_97b_8d649</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-2022-36887, 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 JobConfigHistory in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1156.v536a_97b_8d649), 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-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. In JobConfigHistory, 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 Job Configuration History Plugin 1155.v28a_46a_cc06a_5 and earlier does not require POST requests for several HTTP endpoints, resulting in cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities allow attackers to delete entries from job, agent, and system configuration history, or restore older versions of job, agent, and system configurations. Job Configuration History Plugin 1156.v536a_97b_8d649 requires POST requests for the affected HTTP endpoints.

CVE-2022-36887 Affected JobConfigHistory Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1156.v536a_97b_8d649
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:jobConfigHistory
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/jobConfigHistory
Maven
< 1156.v536a_97b_8d649
1156.v536a_97b_8d649

References

NVD — CVE-2022-36887 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36887
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/job-config-history-plugin/commit/536a97b8d649b3114f5db24ea32a7c63188a35c6
JobConfigHistory Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-07-27/#SECURITY-2766
JobConfigHistory Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/27/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36887?
CVE-2022-36887 is a security vulnerability in JobConfigHistory involving Jenkins Job Configuration History Plugin does not require POST requests for several HTTP endpoints under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which JobConfigHistory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1156.v536a_97b_8d649 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:jobConfigHistory.
What version fixes CVE-2022-36887?
Upgrading to 1156.v536a_97b_8d649 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jobConfigHistory affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:jobConfigHistory is affected in releases prior to 1156.v536a_97b_8d649. Upgrade your dependency to 1156.v536a_97b_8d649 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36887?
CVE-2022-36887 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-36887?
CVE-2022-36887 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-36887?
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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