CVE-2022-25179

Description

Jenkins Pipeline: Multibranch Plugin 706.vd43c65dec013 and earlier follows symbolic links to locations outside of the checkout directory for the configured SCM when reading files using the readTrusted step, allowing attackers able to configure Pipelines permission to read arbitrary files on the Jenkins controller file system.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.20% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory jenkins.io
Affected: Jenkins project Jenkins Pipeline: Multibranch Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-02-15/#SECURITY-2613 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25179?
CVE-2022-25179 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-25179?
To fix CVE-2022-25179, 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-2022-25179 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-25179 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-2022-25179?
CVE-2022-25179 affects Jenkins project Jenkins Pipeline: Multibranch Plugin.
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