CVE-2022-36888: Hashicorp vault plugin Jenkins HashiCorp Vault Plugin Does Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vpf7-q2rx-26mh
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CVSS 4.2
CWE-862
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-36888 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.2) jenkins hashicorp vault plugin does vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Hashicorp vault plugin libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins hashicorp vault plugin does not perform permission checks in several http endpoints that perform vault connection tests. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 355.v3b_38d767a_b_a_8.

CVE-2022-36888 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-36888
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vpf7-q2rx-26mh
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.2
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Hashicorp vault plugin
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.2

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-36888

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Hashicorp vault plugin dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

com.datapipe.jenkins.plugins:hashicorp-vault-plugin fixed: 355.v3b_38d767a_b_a_8 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.datapipe.jenkins.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>hashicorp-vault-plugin</artifactId>
    <version>355.v3b_38d767a_b_a_8</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=com.datapipe.jenkins.plugins

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-36888, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.datapipe.jenkins.plugins

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Hashicorp vault plugin in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 355.v3b_38d767a_b_a_8), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.datapipe.jenkins.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-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Hashicorp vault plugin, 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

A missing permission check in Jenkins HashiCorp Vault Plugin 354.vdb_858fd6b_f48 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to obtain credentials stored in Vault with attacker-specified path and keys.

CVE-2022-36888 Affected Hashicorp vault plugin Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
355.v3b_38d767a_b_a_8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.datapipe.jenkins.plugins:hashicorp-vault-plugin
maven/com.datapipe.jenkins.plugins/hashicorp-vault-plugin
Maven
< 355.v3b_38d767a_b_a_8
355.v3b_38d767a_b_a_8

References

NVD — CVE-2022-36888 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36888
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/hashicorp-vault-plugin/commit/3b38d767aba8bd98d6f4fb53c1f1678d95b5e752
Hashicorp vault plugin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/hashicorp-vault-plugin
Hashicorp vault plugin Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-07-27/#SECURITY-2593
Hashicorp vault plugin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/27/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36888?
CVE-2022-36888 is a security vulnerability in Hashicorp vault plugin involving Jenkins HashiCorp Vault Plugin does not perform permission checks in several HTTP endpoints that perform Vault connection tests under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Hashicorp vault plugin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 355.v3b_38d767a_b_a_8 across affected packages: com.datapipe.jenkins.plugins:hashicorp-vault-plugin.
What version fixes CVE-2022-36888?
Upgrading to 355.v3b_38d767a_b_a_8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is hashicorp-vault-plugin affected?
Yes, com.datapipe.jenkins.plugins:hashicorp-vault-plugin is affected in releases prior to 355.v3b_38d767a_b_a_8. Upgrade your dependency to 355.v3b_38d767a_b_a_8 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36888?
CVE-2022-36888 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.2 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-36888?
CVE-2022-36888 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-36888?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.datapipe.jenkins.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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