CVE-2022-36088
CVE-2022-36088 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Thoughtworks Gocd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Thoughtworks Gocd
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
GoCD is a continuous delivery server. Windows installations via either the server or agent installers for GoCD prior to 22.2.0 do not adequately restrict permissions when installing outside of the default location. This could allow a malicious user with local access to the server GoCD Server or Agent are installed on to modify executables or components of the installation. This does not affect zip file-based installs, installations to other platforms, or installations inside `Program Files` or `Program Files (x86)`. This issue is fixed in GoCD 22.2.0 installers. As a workaround, if the server or agent is installed outside of `Program Files (x86)`, verify the the permission of the Server or Agent installation directory to ensure the `Everyone` user group does not have `Full Control`, `Modify` or `Write` permissions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-36088?
- GoCD is a continuous delivery server. Windows installations via either the server or agent installers for GoCD prior to 22.2.0 do not adequately restrict permissions when installing outside of the default location. This could allow a malicious user with local access to the server GoCD Server or Agent are installed on to modify executables or components of the installation. This does not affect zip file-based installs, installations to other platforms, or installations inside `Program Files` or `Program Files (x86)`. This issue is fixed in GoCD 22.2.0 installers. As a workaround, if the server or agent is installed outside of `Program Files (x86)`, verify the the permission of the Server or Agent installation directory to ensure the `Everyone` user group does not have `Full Control`, `Modify` or `Write` permissions.
- How severe is CVE-2022-36088?
- CVE-2022-36088 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-36088 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-36088?
- CVE-2022-36088 affects Thoughtworks Gocd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-36088?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-36088 published?
- CVE-2022-36088 was published on 2022-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/gocd/gocd/commit/96add9605096ab50c5cd4c229be1d503aff506a6
- https://github.com/gocd/gocd/releases/tag/22.2.0
- https://github.com/gocd/gocd/security/advisories/GHSA-gpv4-xqhc-5vcj
- https://www.gocd.org/releases/#22-2-0
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:thoughtworks:gocd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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