CVE-2022-23118
Java vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2022-23118 is a high-severity security vulnerability affecting the Jenkins Debian Package Builder Plugin versions 1.6.11 and earlier. The vulnerability was discovered by Daniel Beck from CloudBees, Inc. and was publicly disclosed on January 12, 2022. This vulnerability affects the Jenkins automation server's plugin that handles Debian package building functionality (Jenkins Advisory).

Technical details

The vulnerability stems from a functionality implementation that allows agent processes to invoke command-line git at an attacker-specified path on the Jenkins controller. This agent-to-controller security bypass vulnerability has been assigned a High severity CVSS rating (Jenkins Advisory).

Impact

The vulnerability enables attackers who have control over agent processes to execute arbitrary OS commands on the Jenkins controller. This represents a significant security risk as it could lead to complete system compromise through unauthorized command execution (Jenkins Advisory).

Mitigation and workarounds

As of the advisory publication date on January 12, 2022, no fix was available for this vulnerability in the Debian Package Builder Plugin. Users running affected versions (1.6.11 and earlier) should assess their risk and consider implementing additional security controls to restrict agent access and monitor command execution (Jenkins Advisory).

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