Vulnerability identifier: #VU60634

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-25176

CWE-ID: CWE-61

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Pipeline: Groovy
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jenkins

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin follows symbolic links to locations outside of the checkout directory for the configured SCM when reading the script file (typically Jenkinsfile) for Pipelines. A remote user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Pipeline: Groovy: 2648.va9433432b33c

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External links
http://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-02-15/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.