CVE-2022-41231: Build publisher Path Traversal Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jrqh-c9v8-ccx9
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CVSS 5.7
CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-41231 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.7) path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Build publisher libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves path traversal in jenkins build-publisher plugin. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-41231 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-41231
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jrqh-c9v8-ccx9
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.7
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Build publisher
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.7

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:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-41231

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Build publisher 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:build-publisher fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>build-publisher</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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-2022-41231, 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 Build publisher in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), 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-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. In Build publisher, 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 Build-Publisher Plugin 1.22 and earlier allows attackers with Item/Configure permission to create or replace any `config.xml` file on the Jenkins controller file system by providing a crafted file name to an API endpoint. Additionally, this endpoint does not require POST requests, resulting in a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows attackers to replace any `config.xml` file on the Jenkins controller file system with an empty file. There is currently no known workaround or fix, and this plugin has been suspended.

CVE-2022-41231 Affected Build publisher Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:build-publisher
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/build-publisher
Maven
≤ 1.22

References

NVD — CVE-2022-41231 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41231
Build publisher Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkins-infra/update-center2/pull/644
Build publisher Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-09-21/#SECURITY-2139

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41231?
CVE-2022-41231 is a security vulnerability in Build publisher involving Path traversal in Jenkins build-publisher Plugin under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Build publisher versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:build-publisher.
What version fixes CVE-2022-41231?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is build-publisher affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:build-publisher is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-41231?
CVE-2022-41231 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.7 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-41231?
CVE-2022-41231 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-41231?
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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