Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/io.jenkins.plugins/folder-auth

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5vjc-qx43-r747
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-27200 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.8) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Folder auth libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves stored cross-site scripting in folder-auth plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.4.

3 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/io.jenkins.plugins/folder-auth

3 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/io.jenkins.plugins/folder-auth. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-5vjc-qx43-r747 CVE-2022-27200 MODERATE Stored Cross-site Scripting in folder-auth plugin
GHSA-chr6-386q-4m3v - MODERATE Duplicate Advisory: Stored Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in Jenkins Folder-based Authorization Strategy Plugin
GHSA-969g-rq57-c79h CVE-2025-24401 MODERATE Disabled permissions can be granted by Folder-based in Jenkins Authorization Strategy Plugin

CVE-2022-27200 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-27200
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5vjc-qx43-r747
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.8
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Folder auth
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.8

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-27200

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

io.jenkins.plugins:folder-auth fixed: 1.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>io.jenkins.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>folder-auth</artifactId>
    <version>1.4</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=io.jenkins.plugins

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-27200, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.jenkins.plugins

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Folder auth in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.4), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Folder auth, 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

Folder-based Authorization Strategy Plugin 1.3 and earlier does not escape the names of roles shown on the configuration form. This results in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Overall/Administer permission. Folder-based Authorization Strategy Plugin 1.4 escapes the names of roles shown on the configuration form. See https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-03-15/#SECURITY-2646

CVE-2022-27200 Affected Folder auth Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
io.jenkins.plugins:folder-auth
maven/io.jenkins.plugins/folder-auth
Maven
< 1.4
1.4

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/folder-auth-plugin/security/advisories/GHSA-5vjc-qx43-r747
NVD — CVE-2022-27200 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-27200
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/folder-auth-plugin/commit/085df580c22902820ebba77b1201fabff098efc4
Folder auth Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/folder-auth-plugin
Folder auth Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-03-15/#SECURITY-2646
Folder auth Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/03/15/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27200?
CVE-2022-27200 is a security vulnerability in Folder auth involving Stored Cross-site Scripting in folder-auth plugin under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Folder auth versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.4 across affected packages: io.jenkins.plugins:folder-auth.
What version fixes CVE-2022-27200?
Upgrading to 1.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is folder-auth affected?
Yes, io.jenkins.plugins:folder-auth is affected in releases prior to 1.4. Upgrade your dependency to 1.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-27200?
CVE-2022-27200 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-27200?
CVE-2022-27200 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-27200?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.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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