CVE-2022-20617

Description

Jenkins Docker Commons Plugin 1.17 and earlier does not sanitize the name of an image or a tag, resulting in an OS command execution vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission or able to control the contents of a previously configured job's SCM repository.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.42% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory openwall.com Vendor Advisory jenkins.io
Affected: Jenkins project Jenkins Docker Commons Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-01-12/#SECURITY-1878 vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/12/6 mailing list vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20617?
CVE-2022-20617 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-20617?
To fix CVE-2022-20617, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-20617 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-20617 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-20617?
CVE-2022-20617 affects Jenkins project Jenkins Docker Commons Plugin.
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