CVE-2022-41234: Rundeck Missing Webhook Endpoint Authorization Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qgv4-7jhx-c72q
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-862
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-41234 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) missing webhook endpoint authorization vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Rundeck libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves missing webhook endpoint authorization in jenkins rundeck plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.6.12.

CVE-2022-41234 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-41234
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qgv4-7jhx-c72q
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Rundeck
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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:L/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 Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-41234

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Rundeck 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:rundeck fixed: 3.6.12 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>rundeck</artifactId>
    <version>3.6.12</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-2022-41234, 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 Rundeck in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.6.12), 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-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 Rundeck, 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 Rundeck Plugin 3.6.11 and earlier does not protect access to the `/plugin/rundeck/webhook/` endpoint, allowing users with Overall/Read permission to trigger jobs that are configured to be triggerable via Rundeck.

CVE-2022-41234 Affected Rundeck Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.6.12
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:rundeck
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/rundeck
Maven
< 3.6.12
3.6.12

References

NVD — CVE-2022-41234 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41234
Rundeck Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/rundeck-plugin
Rundeck Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-09-21/#SECURITY-2169

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41234?
CVE-2022-41234 is a security vulnerability in Rundeck involving Missing webhook endpoint authorization in Jenkins Rundeck Plugin under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Rundeck versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.6.12 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:rundeck.
What version fixes CVE-2022-41234?
Upgrading to 3.6.12 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is rundeck affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:rundeck is affected in releases prior to 3.6.12. Upgrade your dependency to 3.6.12 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-41234?
CVE-2022-41234 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-41234?
CVE-2022-41234 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-2022-41234?
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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